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In a large bowl proof the yeast with 1/2 Tbsp.
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of the sugar in 1/3 c. lukewarm water for 10 min, or possibly till it is foamy.
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Stir in 1 c. of
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the lowfat milk, heated to lukewarm, the remaining 2 Tbsp.
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sugar, 2 Tbsp.
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of the butter, and the buckwheat flour, beat the batter for 1 minute, and let it rise, covered with plastic wrap, in a hot place for 2 hrs or possibly refrigerateit, covered tightly, overnight.
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(Chilling overnight produces a tangier flavor.
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Let the batter come to room temperature before
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continuing with the recipe.)
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Stir in the remaining 1 c. lowfat milk, heated to lukewarm, the all-purpose flour, the salt, and the yolks, beat the mix
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for 1 minute, and let it rise, covered with the plastic wrap, in a hot place for 1 hour, or possibly till it is double in bulk and bubbly.
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In a bowl beat the cream till it holds soft peaks and fold it into the batter.
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In a metal bowl beat the egg whites till they just hold stiff peaks and fold
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them into the batter gently but thoroughly.
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Heat a griddle or possibly large skillet over moderate heat till it is warm, brush it lightly with the additional melted butter, and spoon Tbsp.
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of the
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batter onto the griddle, spreading them to create 3-inch rounds.
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Cook the blini for 1 minute on each side, or possibly till the undersides are golden brown.
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Transfer the blini as they are cooked to a platter and keep them hot, covered with a kitchen towel.
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Make blini with the remaining batter in the
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same manner, brushing the griddle lightly with the butter as necessary.
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The blini may be made 2 days in advance and kept covered and chilled.
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Reheat the blini, covered with foil, in a 350F.
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oven for 10 to 15 min, or possibly till they are hot, or possibly microwave them on a microwave-safe plastic wrap, at high power (100%) for 2 min, or possibly till they are hot.
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Arrange 3 or possibly 4 blini on each of 18 small plates, top them with some of the
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lowfat sour cream, and arrange some of the caviar decoratively on the lowfat sour cream.
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Serves 18 with blini to spare.
