Blin

Name: Blin
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Eastern European
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 eggs; 1.5 cups milk; 1/4 tsp salt; 2 tbsp sugar; 2 tbsp butter, melted; 2 tbsp butter (for the pan); 1/2 cup sour cream (for serving); 1/2 cup jam (for serving)

Delicate Russian thin pancakes, thinner than crepes and lacy on the edges. Serve warm with sour cream, caviar, smoked salmon, or jam for a traditional Eastern European breakfast or appetizer.

30 minEasyServes 4180 cal/serving

Eastern EuropeanBreakfastStovetopVegetarian

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Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 eggs
1.5 cups milk
1/4 tsp salt
2 tbsp sugar
2 tbsp butter, melted
2 tbsp butter (for the pan)
1/2 cup sour cream (for serving)
1/2 cup jam (for serving)

Instructions

1

In a bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/4 tsp salt, and 2 tbsp sugar.
2

In another bowl, beat 2 eggs and gradually whisk in 1.5 cups milk alternating with the flour mixture, stirring until smooth.
3

Stir in 2 tbsp butter, melted. The batter should be thin like single cream. Let rest for 5 minutes.
4

Heat a 7-8 inch nonstick skillet or crepe pan over medium-high heat. Brush lightly with 2 tbsp butter (for the pan).
5

Pour about 1/4 cup batter into the center and immediately tilt and swirl the pan to spread the batter thinly over the entire surface.
6

Cook for about 1 minute until the bottom is light golden and the top appears set. Flip and cook the other side for about 30 seconds.
7

Transfer to a plate and repeat with remaining batter, wiping the pan with butter for pan between each blin.
8

Serve warm, rolled or folded, with 1/2 cup sour cream (for serving), 1/2 cup jam (for serving), or other desired toppings.

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Questions

What should Blin look like when it is ready?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 6: cook until the bottom is light golden and the top appears set.

What can I use instead of sour cream in Blin?

The entry for Blin calls for 1/2 cup sour cream (for serving). In its place: Full-fat plain Greek yogurt, measure for measure. In hot sauces, add it off the heat.

Can I make Blin gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Blin is 2 cups all-purpose flour. Swap the flour for a 1-to-1 gluten-free baking blend (where it only thickens a sauce, half as much cornstarch also works). Everything else proceeds as written.

Does Blin contain eggs?

Yes: 2 eggs. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten, dairy and eggs. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How many calories are in Blin?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 180 calories, with 5 g protein, 28 g carbohydrate and 4 g fat, plus 1 g fiber and 280 mg sodium.

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