Quick Blini
Ingredients
- 1 (1/4 ounce) packet fast-rising active dry yeast (2 1/4 tsp) ⓘ
- 3/4 cup warm water ⓘ
- 2 tablespoons warm water ⓘ
- 1 tablespoon honey ⓘ
- 3/4 cup buckwheat flour ⓘ
- 1/4 cup all-purpose white flour ⓘ
- 1/4 cup instant nonfat dry milk powder ⓘ
- 2 tablespoons low-fat sour cream or 2 tablespoons low-fat plain yogurt ⓘ
- 1 1/2 tablespoons butter or 1 1/2 tablespoons margarine, melted and cooled ⓘ
- 2 large eggs, separated ⓘ
- 1 pinch salt ⓘ
Instructions
- In a medium-sized bowl, combine the yeast, water, and honey; Let mixture rest for about 5 minutes, or until foamy.
- Stir in the flours, milk powder, sour cream, melted butter, and egg yolks; Cover bowl with plastic wrap and let the batter rest for 30 minutes (It will not rise very much, but will form bubbles on the surface).
- In a separate bowl, beat egg whites with the salt just until they form stiff peaks; do not overbeat, or they may be difficult to fold; Gently, but thoroughly, fold the beaten whites into the batter.
- Preheat a griddle or large skillet over medium heat and lightly grease it; Spoon 1-1/2- to 2-tablespoon measures of the batter onto the preheated griddle; When bubbles have formed on the surface of the pancakes, and the bottoms are browned, turn them and cook just until lightly browned on the second side.
- Yield 30 2 1/2 to 3" blini.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
787
kcal
39% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).