Russian Raised Pancakes(Blini)

1. 1

   Heat 1 cup milk to 105 to 115 degrees fahrenheit.

2. 2

   Pour heated milk into large bowl and stir in yeast and 2 cups of flour. Mix until smooth.

3. 3

   Cover the bowl and sit in a warm place for 1 hour or until the batter has doubled in size.

4. 4

   Stir down with a wooden spoon.

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

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   Stir until mixture is almost smooth.

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   Cover bowl and set aside for 45 minutes to an hour or until 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 1/3 cup of the mixture onto a lightly greased griddle for frying pan.

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    Fry over medium heat for about 4 minutes, turning once, or until pancake is golden brown. You can garnish with sour cream by putting 1 Tbsp. sour cream on the pancake and rolling it up.

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    Yields 24.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.