Blini (Russian Raised Pancakes) Recipe

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   Looking for a sure-fired way to impress your guests this Holiday Season

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   Try serving this Russian holiday specialty and wait for the kudos and applause.

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   Blini is a delectable tradition from Russia which you can add in to your recipe repertoire today, from The Cook & Kitchen Staff at Recipe-a-Day.com, as

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   Heat 1 c. lowfat milk to 105-F to 115-F degrees.

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   Pour heated lowfat milk into a large bowl and stir in yeast and 2 c. of flour.

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   Mix till smooth.

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   Cover the bowl and set in a hot place for about 1-hour, or possibly till the batter has doubled in size.

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   Stir down with a wooden spoon.

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   Stir in egg yolks, butter, sugar, salt and remaining flour, alternating with remaining lowfat milk.

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    Stir till mix is almost smooth.

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    Cover bowl and set aside for 45-min to an hour, till the batter has doubled in size, again.

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    Stir down batter.

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    Beat egg whites to stiff peaks and gently fold into the batter.

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    For each pancake, pour about 1/3 c. of the mix onto a griddle or possibly frying pan which has been lightly greased with vegetable oil.

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    Fry over medium heat for about 4-min, turning once, till pancake is golden.

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    Keep finished Blini in a hot oven while continuing to prepare the remaining batter.

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    Garnish each pancake with 1 Tbs.

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    Caviar and/or possibly Lowfat sour cream and roll up.

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    Placed rolled Blini on a platter and serve.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.