Easy Blini (Russian Pancake)

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Description

I love these bite-sized pancakes because they make perfect appetizers. Top blini with smoked salmon, creme fraiche, or even caviar. Add a sprig of dill and they are sure to impress. My children also love eating these plain too!

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¾ cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon melted unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

Instructions

  1. Combine flour
  2. salt
  3. and baking powder in a bowl.
  4. Whisk 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons milk
  5. egg
  6. and 1 tablespoon melted butter together in a separate bowl. Mix into the flour mixture until the batter is fully combined.
  7. Heat 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Cooking several blini at a time
  8. drop batter
  9. one tablespoon at a time
  10. onto the heated skillet. Cook until bubbles form
  11. 1 1/2 to 2 minutes. Flip and continue cooking until brown
  12. about 1 minute more. Move to a paper towel-lined plate to help soak up excess butter.
  13. Repeat with the remaining batter.

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 2 mins

Total Time: 17 mins

Servings: 6

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