Russian Pancakes Or Blini
Russian blini are thin, fluffy pancakes with a slightly tangy flavor from the yeast. They are versatile and perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a snack, often topped with sour cream, caviar, or jam. Their delicate texture and rich flavor make them a delightful treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Dissolve yeast in 1/4 cup warm milk and let rise in a warm place for about 3 hours to make a sponge.
- Cream together the egg yolks, butter, and salt.
- Add the yeast sponge, remaining flour, and remaining milk to the yolk mixture. Beat until smooth.
- Cover the batter and let it stand for 30 minutes.
- Beat egg whites until stiff and fold into the batter gently.
- Lightly butter a skillet and heat it.
- Pour batter to form pancakes about 3 inches in diameter and cook until golden brown on each side.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).