Blini with Smoked Salmon

Name: Blini with Smoked Salmon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Russian
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

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

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

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

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

Cover the batter and let rise in a warm place for 30 minutes until bubbly.
5

Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat, drop small spoonfuls of batter, and cook 1 to 2 minutes per side until golden.
6

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

Questions

Can I make Blini with Smoked Salmon dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 1 cup whole milk, warmed, 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted, 1/2 cup creme fraiche. Swap the milk for unsweetened oat or soy milk; the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed; the sour cream for thick coconut yogurt with a squeeze of lemon. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Can I make Blini with Smoked Salmon gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry 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.

How long does Blini with Smoked Salmon keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within two days (seafood turns fast). Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Blini with Smoked Salmon?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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