Blinis

Blinis
  • Author: Patrick Williams

These buckwheat blinis are light, fluffy, and perfect for a delicious appetizer or snack. Made with a touch of yeast to give them a slight rise, these savory pancakes are easy to make and so tasty! Enjoy them warm with your favorite toppings for a delightful treat.

— Constant Cookbook

Ingredients

  • 5g/1/8oz yeast
  • 125ml/4fl oz warm milk
  • 75g/2¾oz buckwheat flour
  • 1 egg
  • Pinch of salt
  • , to cook oil

Instructions

  • Dissolve the yeast in half the milk. Put the flour in a bowl and make an indentation in the centre. Whisk in the yeast and milk mixture and leave to stand somewhere warm for 45 minutes.
  • After this time slightly warm the remaining milk and whisk in the egg yolk. Add to the previous mixture and mix in well, then leave to rest for another 45 minutes.
  • Beat the egg white until stiff and fold into mixture.
  • Very lightly oil a large frying pan and heat gently. Add small spoonfuls of the blini mixture and cook gently for about 1-2 minutes on each side, until lightly golden.

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Cook Time

10M

Prep Time

PT2H

Yield

Serves 4