Raised Blini Recipe

Name: Raised Blini
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cakes fresh yeast or 1/2 packet dry; 1 cup warm milk; 1 1/2 cups sifted flour; 2 egg yolks, lightly beaten; 1/4 cup heavy cream; Pinch of salt; 2 egg whites, stiffly beaten; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 1 cup creme fraiche; 4 ounces salmon or trout roe, American sturgeon or Russian sevruga caviar, or more, if desired

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cakes fresh yeast or 1/2 packet dry
1 cup warm milk
1 1/2 cups sifted flour
2 egg yolks, lightly beaten
1/4 cup heavy cream
Pinch of salt
2 egg whites, stiffly beaten
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 cup creme fraiche
4 ounces salmon or trout roe, American sturgeon or Russian sevruga caviar, or more, if desired

1
In a large bowl, dissolve the yeast in the milk.
2
Beat in one cup of the flour until the mixture is smooth.
3
Cover with a clean cloth and set in a warm place to rise for two hours.
4
Stir in the egg yolks, cream and remaining flour.
5
Add the salt, then fold in the egg whites.
6
Cover again and set aside to rise for 30 to 40 minutes, until light and spongy.
7
Heat a large skillet or a griddle with the butter.
8
Using a tablespoon, form three-inch blini (pancakes) with the batter.
9
Cook until golden on one side, then turn to cook the other side.
10
As the blini are done, remove them to a heat-proof platter or baking sheet and keep warm.
11
To serve, arrange three to four blini on each plate and top with some of the creme fraiche and caviar.

480

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Protein

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cakes fresh yeast or 1/2 packet dry, 1 cup warm milk, 1 1/2 cups sifted flour, 2 egg yolks, lightly beaten, and more.

Yes, Raised Blini 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.

Raised Blini

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