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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 40 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Blini are thin buckwheat pancakes. Russian Blini are served with sour cream and caviar or smoked salmon. However, they also make a nice Hanukkah breakfast with some jam or pancake syrup on top. From the Jewish Holiday cookbook. The rising time is included in the cooking time. Ingredients:
1 (1/4 ounce) packet fast-rising active dry yeast (2 1/4 tsp) |
3/4 cup warm water |
2 tablespoons warm water |
1 tablespoon honey |
3/4 cup buckwheat flour |
1/4 cup all-purpose white flour |
1/4 cup instant nonfat dry milk powder |
2 tablespoons low-fat sour cream or 2 tablespoons low-fat plain yogurt |
1 1/2 tablespoons butter or 1 1/2 tablespoons margarine, melted and cooled |
2 large eggs, separated |
1 pinch salt |
Directions:
1. In a medium-sized bowl, combine the yeast, water, and honey; Let mixture rest for about 5 minutes, or until foamy.
2. Stir in the flours, milk powder, sour cream, melted butter, and egg yolks; Cover bowl with plastic wrap and let the batter rest for 30 minutes (It will not rise very much, but will form bubbles on the surface).
3. In a separate bowl, beat egg whites with the salt just until they form stiff peaks; do not overbeat, or they may be difficult to fold; Gently, but thoroughly, fold the beaten whites into the batter.
4. Preheat a griddle or large skillet over medium heat and lightly grease it; Spoon 1-1/2- to 2-tablespoon measures of the batter onto the preheated griddle; When bubbles have formed on the surface of the pancakes, and the bottoms are browned, turn them and cook just until lightly browned on the second side.
5. Yield 30 2 1/2 to 3 blini.
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