Classic Blini

Name: Classic Blini
Prep time: 60 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 75 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Russian
Ingredients: 2 tsp active dry yeast; 1.5 cups warm milk; 1 tsp granulated sugar; 1/2 cup buckwheat flour; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 2 eggs, beaten; 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted; 1/2 tsp fine salt

Light and airy yeast-leavened pancakes made with buckwheat and wheat flour. Served warm as a tender savory breakfast or appetizer base.

75 minMediumServes 4240 cal/serving

RussianBreakfastStovetopVegetarianHalal-friendlyKosher-styleNut-FreeSoy-FreeShellfish-FreeSesame-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-FreeNightshade-FreeCorn-FreeLow-Sodium

Ingredients

2 tsp active dry yeast
1.5 cups warm milk
1 tsp granulated sugar
1/2 cup buckwheat flour
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 eggs, beaten
2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
1/2 tsp fine salt

Instructions

1

Whisk 1.5 cups warm milk, 1 tsp granulated sugar, and 2 tsp active dry yeast in a bowl; let rest for 10 minutes until foamy.
2

Stir in 1/2 cup buckwheat flour and 1 cup all-purpose flour, cover, and let rise in a warm spot for 45 minutes.
3

Whisk in 2 beaten eggs, 2 tbsp melted unsalted butter, and 1/2 tsp fine salt until smooth.
4

Heat a greased skillet over medium heat, pour small rounds of batter, and cook for 2 minutes per side until golden.

Questions

Can I make Classic Blini dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 1.5 cups warm 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.

Can I make Classic Blini gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 1 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 Classic Blini keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Classic Blini?

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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