Blinis
Delicately light and fluffy, blinis are a delightful addition to any meal or gathering. These small, golden pancakes are traditionally made with yeast, milk, and a hint of salt, resulting in a texture that is both tender and airy. Enjoy these versatile blinis as an appetizer or accompaniment to your favorite dishes. Follow this easy recipe to create your own batch of homemade blinis that are sure to impress your family and friends.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 12.5g/½oz yeast
- 350g/12oz plain flour
- 285ml/½ pint milk
- 2 free-range egg yolks
- a pinch of salt
- 145ml/¼ pint milk
- 2 free-range egg whites
Instructions
- Make a thin paste out of the yeast and 225g/8oz of the sifted flour diluted with the lukewarm milk.
- Leave this paste to ferment for two hours in a warm room atmosphere, and then add the rest of the flour (115g/4oz), the egg yolks, a pinch of salt, the tepid milk and mix together without letting it acquire any body. Finally add the whisked egg whites.
- Let the preparation ferment for half an hour, and when about to serve, cook the blinis quickly in the same way as pancakes, in special little omelette pans. Dish them up very hot on a napkin.
Cook Time
10M
Prep Time
PT1H
Yield
Makes approx 32
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