FBD

Russia − Blinis

GreekVegetarianIntermediate5 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
4
  • 2 cup milk, scalded and cooled
  • 2 package quick rising yeast
  • 0.5 cup warm water (105F)
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 0.5 cup buckwheat flour
  • 2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 each eggs, separated
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 3 tbsp sour cream
  • 3 tbsp melted butter, cooled; plus more for cooking
  • 0 cup additional milk

Instructions

  1. 1

    Put the yeast in water and add sugar.

  2. 2

    Let sit for 5 minutes, then stir to dissolve the yeast.

  3. 3

    In an electric mixer combine the scalded (cooled) milk, yeast mixture, both flours, the egg yolks only, salt, sour cream, and melted butter.

  4. 4

    Mix thoroughly.

  5. 5

    Beat the egg whites until they form soft peaks and gently fold into the batter.

  6. 6

    Allow to rise for 30 minutes, and then stir in additional milk.

  7. 7

    Heat an electric skillet to 400F, or a large frying pan on medium high.

  8. 8

    Brush the pan with a bit of butter and fry the pancakes using 3 tablespoons of batter for each.

  9. 9

    They should be about 3 to 4 inches in diameter.

  10. 10

    Cook until golden and turn.

  11. 11

    Serve with lumpfish caviar and/or sour cream.

Tags

greekinternational-recipes