Description
Learn how to make delicious Blini, traditional Russian crepes that are perfect for breakfast. These thin pancakes are easy to whip up and can be served with a variety of sweet or savory toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/4 cups warm milk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- Extra butter or oil for greasing the pan
Dry Ingredients:
Wet Ingredients:
Additional:
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, and salt.
- Prepare Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, then whisk in the warm milk and melted butter.
- Combine Ingredients: Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry, whisking until the batter is smooth and thin.
- Rest the Batter: Let the batter rest for 20–30 minutes at room temperature.
- Cook the Blini: Heat a nonstick or crepe pan over medium heat, grease with butter or oil. Pour 1/4 cup of batter into the pan, swirl to coat, cook until edges brown, flip, and cook the other side.
- Serve: Stack the blini on a plate, keep warm, and serve with desired toppings.
Notes
- Blini can be served with sour cream and jam, honey, smoked salmon, or caviar.
- You can prepare blini ahead and reheat in a warm oven or skillet.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Russian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 blin
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
