How to Make Buckwheat Blinis - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're looking for a unique and delicious appetizer to impress your guests, look no further than Buckwheat Blinis. These small, savory pancakes are a traditional Russian dish that are perfect for serving at a dinner party or any special occasion. Their light and fluffy texture pairs perfectly with a variety of toppings, making them a versatile and crowd-pleasing dish.

Buckwheat Blinis are made with a combination of buckwheat flour, all-purpose flour, yeast, and milk, resulting in a...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups warm milk (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
  • 1 (.25 ounce) envelope active dry yeast
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 cup buckwheat flour
  • 4 eggs, beaten
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 12 mins
  • Additional Time: 3 hrs
  • Total Time: 3 hrs 22 mins
  • Servings: 120
  • Yield: 120 blinis

  • Pour warm milk into a large bowl, then sprinkle yeast onto the milk, and allow to soften for 5 minutes. Stir in sugar and buckwheat flour; cover, and let rise for 1 hour.
  • Stir in the eggs, sour cream, heavy cream, salt, and flour until a batter forms. Cover again, and let rise for 2 hours.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Spray with cooking spray, then pour in small amounts of batter to form 1 1/2-inch blinis. Cook until the blinis begin to set and dry, and the bubbles begin to burst, about 2 minutes. Flip over, and continue cooking until browned on the other side, about 1 minute.
  • Nutrition

    18 cal.

    • Total Fat: 1g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Cholesterol: 8mg
    • Sodium: 15mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 2g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 0g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Calcium: 8mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 18mg