Buckwheat Blini with Smoked Salmon and Creme Fraiche Recipe

Name: Buckwheat Blini with Smoked Salmon and Creme Fraiche
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups lukewarm milk; 1 tablespoon active dry yeast; 3 tablespoons sugar; 1 cup sifted all-purpose flour; 1 cup sifted buckwheat flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled, plus more melted butter for frying; 3 eggs, separated; Smoked salmon; Caviar; Creme fraiche

Servings: persons

2 1/2 cups lukewarm milk
1 tablespoon active dry yeast
3 tablespoons sugar
1 cup sifted all-purpose flour
1 cup sifted buckwheat flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled, plus more melted butter for frying
3 eggs, separated
Smoked salmon
Caviar
Creme fraiche

1
Put the milk, yeast, and 1 tablespoon of the sugar in a small bowl, and whisk together.
2
Mix the two flours in a large bowl with the remaining sugar and the salt.
3
Whisk in the yeast mixture, the butter, and the egg yolks.
4
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap, and let rise for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, or until bubbly and doubled in bulk.
5
You can also refrigerate overnight until ready to use.
6
When ready to make the blini, beat the egg whites to stiff peaks, and gently fold them into the risen batter.
7
Heat a small crepe pan or griddle to medium, and brush with melted butter.
8
Pour about 3 tablespoons of the batter onto the crepe pan or the griddle, and fry until golden brown on both sides.
9
Remove from the pan, and keep warm, wrapped in a towel.
10
Brush the pan with additional butter as needed, and continue to make additional blini.
11
Serve with smoked salmon, caviar, and creme fraiche as an appetizer or a breakfast dish.

613

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/2 cups lukewarm milk, 1 tablespoon active dry yeast, 3 tablespoons sugar, 1 cup sifted all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Buckwheat Blini with Smoked Salmon and Creme Fraiche falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Buckwheat Blini with Smoked Salmon and Creme Fraiche

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