Russian Blini (Buckwheat Pancakes)
A versatile Russian buckwheat blini, traditionally paired with savory toppings like caviar or smoked salmon, is also delicious with sweet additions such as fruit or jam.
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Instructions
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In a large bowl, whisk together buckwheat flour, all-purpose flour, salt, and instant yeast; then add warm milk and whisk until smooth.
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Cover the bowl and let the batter rise for 1 hour until doubled.
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Stir melted butter and an egg yolk into the batter. Whisk an egg white until stiff, then fold it into the batter.
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Cover and let the batter stand for 20 minutes.
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Heat butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Drop quarter-sized dollops of batter into the pan and cook for about 1 minute until bubbles form.
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Flip and cook for approximately 30 additional seconds. Transfer cooked blini to a plate, cover to keep warm, and repeat the process with the remaining batter.