Marikas Blini Recipe

Name: Marikas Blini
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups buckwheat flour; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 2 envelopes active dry yeast; 1/2 cup lukewarm water (105 to 115F); 1/3 cup sugar; 5 large eggs, beaten; 1/4 pound (1 stick) butter, melted and cooled; 4 cups milk; 1/2 teaspoon salt; Vegetable oil, for frying

Servings: persons

1
Sift together the buckwheat and all-purpose flours in a small bowl.
2
Set aside.
3
In a medium bowl, dissolve the yeast in the lukewarm water.
4
Add half of the sugar and 1/3 cup of the flour mixture.
5
Cover the bowl with a towel, set aside, and let rise in a warm place until doubled, 30 minutes to 1 hour.
6
In a large bowl, mix together the eggs, melted butter, and 2 cups of the milk mixed with 1 1/2 cups water, the remaining sugar, and the salt.
7
Stir in the yeast mixture.
8
Stir in enough of the remaining flour mixture so that the dough has the consistency of sour cream.
9
Cover the bowl with a towel; set aside to rise for 30 minutes.
10
Bring the remaining 2 cups milk to a boil in a small saucepan.
11
Remove from the heat.
12
Pour the milk over the dough and stir gently.
13
In a 10-inch skillet over medium heat, add enough oil to just coat the bottom.
14
When the pan is hot, drop 1 tablespoon of the blini batter onto the pan.
15
Spread it out to about 3 inches in diameter.
16
When the blini bubbles break, after about 10 seconds, turn the blini over with a spatula and cook for 15 seconds more.
17
Repeat with the remaining batter.
18
Keep the blini warm in a low oven.
19
Serve the blini with sour cream, melted butter, farmers cheese, honey, jam, sugar, red or black caviar, salmon, or herring.

924

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups buckwheat flour, 1 cup all-purpose flour, 2 envelopes active dry yeast, 1/2 cup lukewarm water (105 to 115F), and more.

Yes, Marikas Blini falls under the General 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.

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Marikas Blini

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