Russian Blini

Russian Blini


1. Dissolve yeast in water and let set for 3-5 minutes.

2. In large bowl, mix 1/4 cup buckwheat flour and 2 cups white flour.

3. Make a well in the flour and pour in the yeast mixture.

4. Slowly mix with a wood spoon, then beat mixture until smooth.

5. Cover and let sit in warm spot for 3 hours.

6. Stir vigorously and add the rest of the buckwheat flour.

7. Cover and let sit in warm spot for another 2 hours.

8. Stir and slowly add milk, egg yolks, salt, sugar, 3 tbsp butter and 3 tbsp sour cream.

9. In a separate bowl, beat egg whites until stiff.

10. Fold egg whites into dough.

11. Cover and let sit for another 30 minutes.

12. Coat the bottom of a frying pan with butter and heat.

13. Place 3 tbsp batter in pan & fry 2-3 minutes.

14. Brush with butter and flip, and fry other side 2-3 minutes.

15. Keep warm in 200 degree oven until all blini are made.

16. Serve with melted butter, sour cream, caviar and or lox.

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