Buckwheat Blini With Smoked Salmon And Caviar

Buckwheat Blini With Smoked Salmon And Caviar
  • Author: Anonymous

This recipe will guide you through creating delicate, fluffy buckwheat blini that are perfect for a special gathering or a cozy night in. The combination of buckwheat and all-purpose flour creates a unique texture, while the addition of smoked salmon, rich sour cream, and luxurious caviar elevates these bite-sized treats to an elegant appetizer. Enjoy the process of making these blini from scratch and then delight in arranging them with decadent toppings for a savory and stunning presentation.

— Constant Cookbook

Ingredients

  • 1 cup buckwheat flour
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1 package (2 1/2 tsp.) active dry yeast
  • 3 Tbs. plus 3/4 cup lukewarm water
  • 2 Tbs. sugar
  • 1 3/4 cups milk
  • 3 eggs, beaten
  • 4 Tbs. (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted
  • Vegetable oil for frying
  • 6 oz. thinly sliced smoked salmon
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 oz. caviar
  • Small fresh dill sprigs for garnish

Instructions

  • To make the blini, sift together the buckwheat flour, all-purpose flour and salt into a bowl. In a small bowl, combine the yeast, the 3 Tbs. lukewarm water, 1 Tbs. of the sugar and 1/4 cup of the flour mixture; stir to mix well. Cover with plastic wrap and let stand in a warm place (75°F) until bubbly, about 30 minutes.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together 1 cup of the milk, the 3/4 cup water, the eggs, butter and the remaining 1 Tbs. sugar. Stir in the yeast mixture and enough of the remaining flour mixture to make a batter the consistency of sour cream. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the dough rise in a warm place until frothy and doubled in volume, about 30 minutes.
  • In a small saucepan, warm the remaining 3/4 cup milk until bubbles form around the edges of the pan. Pour the milk into the batter and mix well.
  • Place a large fry pan over medium heat and add about 1 tsp. vegetable oil. Tilt the pan to coat the bottom with the oil. When the oil is hot, using a tablespoon, drop the batter onto the pan; do not crowd the pan. Using the back of the spoon, spread each spoonful of batter to make a round 2 1/2 to 3 inches in diameter. Cook until bubbles appear on the surface and then break, about 10 seconds. Turn and cook on the other side until light golden, 10 to 15 seconds more. Transfer to a warmed plate and keep warm while you cook the remaining batter. You should have a total of 32 to 36 blini.
  • To serve, place the blini on a warmed serving plate. Top each blini with a piece of the smoked salmon, a small spoonful of sour cream, a tiny mound of caviar and a tiny sprig of dill.

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