Blini Pancakes

Blini Pancakes is a Side recipe from the Russian tradition, as recorded in TheMealDB. The ingredients and the method below are the recorded ones. This site does not state preparation time, servings, difficulty or equipment, because the source does not record them.

Method

1. Step 1. In a large bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup buckwheat flour, 2/3 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon yeast.
2. Step 2. Make a well in the center and pour in 1 cup warm milk, whisking until the batter is smooth.
3. Step 3. Cover the bowl and let the batter rise until doubled, about 1 hour.
4. Step 4. Enrich and Rest the Batter
5. Step 5. Stir 2 tablespoons melted butter and 1 egg yolk into the batter.
6. Step 6. In a separate bowl, whisk 1 egg white until stiff, but not dry.
7. Step 7. Fold the whisked egg white into the batter.
8. Step 8. Cover the bowl and let the batter stand 20 minutes.
9. Step 9. Pan-Fry the Blini
10. Step 10. Heat butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
11. Step 11. Drop quarter-sized dollops of batter into the pan, being careful not to overcrowd the pan. Cook for about 1 minute or until bubbles form.
12. Step 12. Turn and cook for about 30 additional seconds.
13. Step 13. Remove the finished blini onto a plate and cover them with a clean kitchen towel to keep warm. Add more butter to the pan and repeat the frying process with the remaining batter.

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