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Easy Blini (Russian Pancake)

This blini recipe makes bite-sized pancakes that result in 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!

A serving board of easy blinis (Russian pancakes) served with creme fraich, smoke salmon, and fresh dill
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
5
Yield:
20 blini
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 5 servings

  • 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

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

    Ingredients to make easy blinis (Russian pancakes)

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  2. Combine flour, salt, and baking powder in a bowl.

    A bowl of flour, salt, and baking powder with a rubber spatula

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  3. Whisk 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons milk, egg, and 1 tablespoon melted butter together in a separate bowl. Mix into the flour mixture until the batter is fully combined.

    A bowl of pancake batter being whisked with a wire whisk

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  4. Heat 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Cooking several blini at a time, drop batter, one tablespoon at a time, onto the heated skillet.

    A buttered skillet with four small pancakes

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  5. Cook until bubbles form, 1 1/2 to 2 minutes. Flip and continue cooking until brown, about 1 minute more. Move to a paper towel-lined plate to help soak up excess butter.

    A buttered skillet with six small pancakes

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  6. Repeat with the remaining batter.

    A small plate of cooked blinis (Russian pancakes) with butter being added to a skillet

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Recipe Tip

For a more traditional taste, replace 1/3 cup of the all-purpose flour with 1/3 cup of buckwheat flour.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

167 Calories
7g Fat
21g Carbs
5g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 5
Calories 167
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7g 8%
Saturated Fat 4g 19%
Cholesterol 53mg 18%
Sodium 401mg 17%
Total Carbohydrate 21g 8%
Dietary Fiber 1g 2%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 5g 11%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 89mg 7%
Iron 1mg 8%
Potassium 102mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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