Description
Learn how to make delicious Russian Blini, stuffed pancakes perfect for any time of day. These versatile crepes can be filled with a variety of sweet or savory ingredients for a traditional Russian treat.
Ingredients
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Blini Batter:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups whole milk (warmed)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tbsp melted butter (plus more for cooking)
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ tsp baking powder (optional for fluffier texture)
Assorted Fillings:
- Sour cream
- Caviar
- Smoked salmon
- Sautéed mushrooms
- Sweetened cottage cheese
- Jam
Instructions
- Prepare the Batter: Mix dry ingredients in one bowl and wet ingredients in another. Combine wet mixture with dry until smooth. Rest batter for 15–20 minutes.
- Cook the Blini: Heat skillet, coat with butter, pour batter, cook until golden on both sides.
- Fill and Serve: Add desired fillings, roll or fold blini, and serve warm.
Notes
- Blini can be made ahead and reheated.
- They freeze well for later use.
- Experiment with various sweet and savory fillings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Russian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 blin (without filling)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
