Blini
“Thin Russian pancakes often served with various toppings.”
Flour
Milk
Egg
Butter
Sugar
saltWhere it comes from
Blini are traditional Russian pancakes with a history dating back to pre-Christian times, symbolizing the sun and celebrated during Maslenitsa, the Russian sun festival.
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How it's made
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How it's made
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In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, milk, egg, sugar, and a pinch of salt. Whisk vigorously until the batter is smooth and free of lumps. The consistency should be thin, like heavy cream.
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Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add a small knob of butter. Once the butter has melted and starts to sizzle, ladle a small amount of batter into the center of the pan, tilting to spread it evenly into a thin circle.
Watch outEnsure the pan is hot enough before adding batter; otherwise, the blini will not cook evenly.
- 32 min
Cook the blini for about 1-2 minutes until the edges begin to lift and the bottom is golden brown. Flip gently using a spatula, and cook the other side until golden brown as well.
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Transfer the cooked blini to a plate and cover with a clean kitchen towel to keep warm. Repeat with the remaining batter, adding more butter to the pan as needed.
