Bliny

Name: Bliny
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Russian
Ingredients: 2 cups whole milk; 2 eggs, whisked; 1 cup all-purpose flour, sifted; 1 tbsp granulated sugar; 1/2 tsp salt; 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

Thin, delicate Russian pancakes cooked until golden with lace-like edges. Perfect served sweet with jam or savory with sour cream.

30 minMediumServes 4210 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 cups whole milk
2 eggs, whisked
1 cup all-purpose flour, sifted
1 tbsp granulated sugar
1/2 tsp salt
2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

1

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 2 whisked eggs, 1 tbsp granulated sugar, and 1/2 tsp salt until light and smooth.
2

Pour in half of the 2 cups whole milk and whisk in the 1 cup sifted all-purpose flour until no lumps remain.
3

Whisk in the remaining 2 cups whole milk and 2 tbsp melted unsalted butter to create a smooth, thin batter.
4

Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat and brush lightly with butter.
5

Pour a scant 1/4 cup of batter into the hot pan, swirling quickly to coat the bottom.
6

Cook for 1 to 2 minutes until golden beneath, flip, and cook 30 seconds more.

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Questions

What is Bliny?

Thin, delicate Russian pancakes cooked until golden with lace-like edges. Perfect served sweet with jam or savory with sour cream. This reference files it under Russian breakfast: made on the stovetop, rated medium and about 30 minutes start to finish.

Can I make Bliny dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Bliny is 2 cups whole milk, 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted. 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 richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Does Bliny contain eggs?

Yes: 2 eggs, whisked. 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 Bliny?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 210 calories, with 7 g protein, 24 g carbohydrate and 9 g fat, plus 1 g fiber and 340 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

How long does Bliny keep?

Refrigerate what is left of Bliny within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

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