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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 mins
  • Cook15 mins
  • Serves5
  • DifficultyEasy
Easy Blini (Russian Pancake)
  1. 1

    Collect all the ingredients.

  2. 2

    Stir together the flour, salt, and baking powder in a bowl.

  3. 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. 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. 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. 6

    Repeat with the remaining batter.

About This Recipe

Easy Blini (Russian Pancake) is a Russian breakfast recipe made with 6 ingredients. It takes about 25 mins, serves 5, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Baking Powder, Eggs, and Milk. Each serving provides about 146.87 kcal.

Recipe Questions

What is Easy Blini (Russian Pancake)?
It is a Russian pancake recipe made with 6 ingredients, usually served for breakfast or dessert or side dish or snack.
What is Easy Blini (Russian Pancake) made of?
The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Baking Powder, Eggs, Milk, Salt. The full list of 6 is above.
How long does it take to make Easy Blini (Russian Pancake)?
About 25 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
How many calories are in one serving?
One serving provides about 146.87 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
Is Easy Blini (Russian Pancake) easy to make?
This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 6 steps.

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