Russian Blini
Thin blini made from a simple batter, cooked in a pan and suited to sweet or savory toppings. Makes 4 servings; times are approximate.
These Russian blini are made with a batter of milk, eggs, and flour, which rests briefly before cooking. The recipe makes 4 servings. Preparation and cooking times are estimates and may vary with the pan and the size and number of blini.
Ingredient allergens
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Alternatives by dietary restriction
Lactose-free milk
For lactose intolerance
It can replace liquid milk in cooking and baking to reduce lactose. It retains milk proteins, so it does not avoid the milk allergen. Choose a variety suited to the recipe and check the label. Also check other allergens and the risk of cross-contact.
Lactose-free milk retains milk proteins. This option does not address milk allergy.
Allergens to consider in this alternative:
- Milk and milk products
Check the label, other allergens and cross-contact. Replacing one ingredient does not remove allergens elsewhere in the recipe; adjustments depend on the culinary use.
Method
- 01
Mix the eggs and milk
Beat the eggs with the milk in a large bowl until evenly combined.
Ready to continue when: The yolks and whites are fully blended with the milk.
- 02
Add the seasonings
Add the salt, sugar, baking soda, and citric acid. Mix until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Ready to continue when: No visible clumps of the dry ingredients remain.
- 03
Add the flour, oil, and water
Mix in the flour. Add the vegetable oil, then slowly pour in the boiling water while stirring.
Ready to continue when: The batter is mixed and pourable, with no visible pockets of flour.
- 04
Rest the batter
Let the batter rest for 20 minutes.
Ready to continue when: The batter has rested for 20 minutes.
20 min - 05
Cook the blini
Heat a pan over medium-high heat and butter it with one tablespoon of butter before each blin. Pour in a modest amount of batter and spread it to cover the bottom in a thin layer. Cook for about 90 seconds, until the edges are golden; flip and cook for another 60 seconds.
Ready to continue when: The edges are golden and both sides of the blin are cooked.
Ingredients
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