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Blini with Smoked Salmon

Tender buckwheat yeast pancakes topped with rich creme fraiche and savory smoked salmon. An elegant classic bite for gatherings and celebrations.

30 minMediumServes 4280 cal/serving

RussianAppetizerStovetopPescatarianHalal-friendlyNut-FreeShellfish-FreeLow-SugarSoy-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-FreeNightshade-FreeCorn-Free

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Ingredients

  • 2 tsp active dry yeast
  • 1 cup whole milk, warmed
  • 1/2 cup buckwheat flour
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup creme fraiche
  • 8 oz smoked salmon, sliced
  • 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a bowl, dissolve 2 tsp active dry yeast in 1 cup warmed whole milk and let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.

  2. 2

    Whisk together 1/2 cup buckwheat flour, 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, and 1/2 tsp salt in a medium bowl.

  3. 3

    Whisk 1 beaten large egg and 2 tbsp melted unsalted butter into the yeast mixture, then stir into the dry ingredients to form a smooth batter.

  4. 4

    Cover the batter and let rise in a warm place for 30 minutes until bubbly.

  5. 5

    Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat, drop small spoonfuls of batter, and cook 1 to 2 minutes per side until golden.

  6. 6

    Top warm blini with 1/2 cup creme fraiche, 8 oz sliced smoked salmon, and 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill before serving.

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Questions

What if the yeast does not foam in Blini with Smoked Salmon?

Step 1 reads: "In a bowl, dissolve 2 tsp active dry yeast in 1 cup warmed whole milk and let sit for 5 minutes until foamy." Then it is dead or the liquid was too hot. Step 1 is the test: no foam after ten minutes means start again with fresh yeast and liquid that feels barely warm, about 105 F.

What can I use instead of creme fraiche in Blini with Smoked Salmon?

The entry for Blini with Smoked Salmon calls for 1/2 cup creme fraiche. In its place: Sour cream works cold. In a hot sauce, stir it in off the heat, because it splits where creme fraiche would not.

Can I make Blini with Smoked Salmon gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Blini with Smoked Salmon is 1/2 cup 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 Blini with Smoked Salmon contain fish?

Yes: 8 oz smoked salmon, sliced. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten, dairy, eggs and fish. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How many calories are in Blini with Smoked Salmon?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 280 calories, with 14 g protein, 22 g carbohydrate and 15 g fat, plus 2 g fiber and 580 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

Which part of Blini with Smoked Salmon can be done ahead?

Everything up to step 4. Step 4 is a built-in pause of 30 minutes: "Cover the batter and let rise in a warm place for 30 minutes until bubbly." Do everything up to that point ahead of time and pick up at step 5 when you are ready to finish.

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