Buckwheat Blini with Sour Cream

Name: Buckwheat Blini with Sour Cream
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Russian
Ingredients: 1 cup buckwheat flour; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1 tsp baking powder; 1/2 tsp salt; 2 tsp granulated sugar; 2 large eggs; 1 1/2 cups whole milk; 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted; 2 tbsp unsalted butter (for cooking); 1/2 cup sour cream

Tender Russian-style buckwheat pancakes with a nutty, earthy flavor, served with cool sour cream. These bite-sized blini are perfect alongside smoked fish, jam, or simply on their own.

40 minEasyServes 4260 cal/serving

RussianBreakfastStovetopVegetarianHigh FiberLow CarbHalal-friendlyLow-SodiumPork-FreeAlcohol-FreeNightshade-Free

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Ingredients

1 cup buckwheat flour
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
2 tsp granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 1/2 cups whole milk
2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
2 tbsp unsalted butter (for cooking)
1/2 cup sour cream

Instructions

1

In a large bowl, whisk together 1 cup buckwheat flour, 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1 tsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp salt, and 2 tsp granulated sugar.
2

In a separate bowl, beat 2 large eggs, then stir in 1 1/2 cups whole milk and 2 tbsp melted unsalted butter.
3

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. A few lumps are fine. Let the batter rest for 5 minutes.
4

Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Add a small knob of unsalted butter (for cooking) and swirl to coat.
5

Drop the batter by heaping tablespoons onto the skillet to form blini about 3 inches wide. Cook until bubbles form on the surface and the edges look set, about 2 minutes. Flip and cook for 1 more minute until cooked through.
6

Transfer cooked blini to a plate and repeat with remaining batter, adding more unsalted butter (for cooking) as needed between batches.
7

Serve warm with 1/2 cup sour cream alongside.

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Questions

What should Buckwheat Blini with Sour Cream look like when it is ready?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 5: cook until bubbles form on the surface and the edges look set. Step 5: cook until cooked through.

Why rest the batter for Buckwheat Blini with Sour Cream?

Step 3 reads: "Let the batter rest for 5 minutes." The pause in step 3 lets the flour hydrate fully and the bubbles settle, which gives a more tender, even result.

Is there a substitute for sour cream in Buckwheat Blini with Sour Cream?

The entry for Buckwheat Blini with Sour Cream calls for 1/2 cup sour cream. In its place: Full-fat plain Greek yogurt, measure for measure. In hot sauces, add it off the heat.

Can I make Buckwheat Blini with Sour Cream gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Buckwheat Blini with Sour Cream 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.

Is Buckwheat Blini with Sour Cream keto-friendly?

A serving of Buckwheat Blini with Sour Cream carries 14 g of carbohydrate, 5 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 70 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 14 percent.

Does Buckwheat Blini with Sour Cream contain eggs?

Yes: 2 large 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.

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