Blinis

Name: Blinis
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 3 min
Total time: 33 min
Yield: 14
Ingredients: Type 00 flour 2 cups; Eggs 1; Instant yeast for salted preparations 2.8 tsp; Milk &frac13; cup; Fresh liquid cream 3.4 tbsp; Fine salt 1 pinch; Sour cream 0.4 cup; Dill 2 tufts; Lumpfish roe (caviar substitute) red 1 spoonful; Smoked Salmon 7 oz

Calories per serving

Energy Kcal 72
Carbohydrates g 5.2
of which sugars g 0.9
Protein g 5.5
Fats g 3.3
of which saturated fat g 1.51
Fiber g 0.2
Cholesterol mg 29
Sodium mg 379

Difficulty: Easy
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 3 min
Makes: 14 pieces
Cost: Average
Note Plus one hour of dough resting time

PRESENTATION

Soft, fluffy rounds make mini pancakes like blinis a favorite for home cooks craving simple, elegant snacks. Every time a tray of traditional blinis arrives at the table, the nice golden color and pretty little bites turn a family brunch into something special. These familiar savory pancakes come from Russian traditions and have quickly become a good choice for families who want a mix of flavors at gatherings or cozy weeknight snacks. Whether topped with smoked salmon, a spoon of crème fraîche, or kept simple, the rich and slightly buttery taste of buckwheat blinis brings out the best in both sweet and savory toppings. People often talk about how light they feel…still incredibly satisfying, and that soft inside with a bit of a tender bite. Plated for brunch or lined up with pretty toppings for holidays, smoked salmon blinis add something a little more special while still keeping things welcoming and fun.

Busy families keep coming back to mini pancakes like blinis because they fit right in—easy to serve at kid parties, holiday gatherings, or weekend get-togethers without any fuss about who likes what topping. Traditional blinis handle almost everything from blini with caviar for special guests, to a simple spread with fruit preserves for picky eaters. That versatile style helps these little pancakes work as appetizers, snacks, or even a light dinner (pretty useful—trust me). Arrange a batch on a board and set out your favorite savory bits or even some sweet fruit for quick smiles all around. Even though many people think of savory pancakes as something fancy, the truth is they usually end up the first plate empty—especially when everyone gets to build their own. Families tend to remember meals with buckwheat blinis because they make eating together just FEEL good. When you want something that looks great and tastes AMAZING, this is that family dish…it just makes everyone happy, no matter how you serve it.

INGREDIENTS

Calories per serving

Ingredients for 14-16 blinis: Type 00 flour 2 cups (80 g); Eggs 1; Instant yeast for salted preparations 2.8 tsp (8 g); Milk ⅓ cup (100 ml); Fresh liquid cream 3.4 tbsp (50 ml); Fine salt 1 pinch

for garnish: Sour cream 0.4 cup (100 g); Dill 2 tufts; Lumpfish roe (caviar substitute) 1 spoonful - red; Smoked Salmon 7 oz (200 g)

Preparation

How to prepare Blinis

To prepare the blinis, start with the basic batter: separate the yolk from the egg white and beat the yolk in a bowl, add the milk and cream little by little, mixing well to avoid lumps 1. Then add the sifted flour and baking powder and continue mixing 2. Let the batter rest for about an hour. Then add the egg white beaten to stiff peaks with a pinch of salt, being careful not to deflate it 3.

Heat and lightly butter a non-stick crepe pan, when it's hot, pour in a ladle of batter which will puff up to form a pancake about 3 inches in diameter 4. Once the bottom has set, flip the blini using a spatula and brown the other side as well 5. Continue this way until all the batter is used. Start preparing the garnish for the blinis: in a small bowl, mix the sour cream to make it creamy and add chopped dill (reserving a little for garnish), salt, and pepper 6.

Spread the sour cream on the blinis 7, place a strip of smoked salmon on top 8, and garnish with another dollop of sour cream, some dill, and a bit of red lumpfish roe 9. The blinis are ready to be enjoyed as a great appetizer!

Storage

We recommend consuming the blinis as soon as they are ready.

Advice

Varying the theme is one of my favorite things. Here are some ideas for you. First of all, instead of sour cream, you can easily use spreadable cheese (like Philadelphia). You could replace the fish with Prague ham or shrimp and the lumpfish roe with pink peppercorns, while for a truly delicious blini, you could add a couple of tablespoons of chopped mixed herbs (chives, mint, and parsley) to the batter. For a surprisingly sweet blini, well: sprinkle with Nutella!

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