Easy Blini (Russian Pancake)
These tender, thin Russian-style pancakes cook up delicate and lightly buttery, ideal for piling with savory toppings like caviar, smoked salmon, and sour cream or a touch of jam and honey. Easy Blini (Russian Pancake) deliver a soft, lacy bite with gently crisped edges, perfect for brunch platters, appetizers, or festive gatherings.
- Prep10 min
- Cook15 min
- Serves5
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Collect all the ingredients.
- 2
Stir together the flour, salt, and baking powder in a bowl.
- 3
In a separate bowl, whisk 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons milk, the egg, and 1 tablespoon melted butter. Mix this into the flour mixture until the batter is completely combined.
- 4
Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Working with several blini at a time, drop the batter onto the hot skillet one tablespoon at a time.
- 5
Cook until bubbles appear, 1 1/2 to 2 minutes. Flip and cook until browned, about 1 minute more. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess butter.
- 6
Repeat with the remaining batter.
- Calories 136.32 kcal Moderate
- Protein 4.98 g Low Source
- Carbs 21.21 g Moderate
- Total Fat 2.94 g Low Source
- Saturated Fat 1.56 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 41.86 mg Moderate
- Sodium 85.33 mg Low Source
- Fiber 0.88 g Low Source
- Sugar 1.87 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 74.11 mg Low Source
- Iron 1.45 mg Low Source
- Potassium 65.04 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 65.26 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 1.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
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