Easy Blini (Russian Pancake)

This blini recipe makes bite-sized pancakes that result in perfect appetizers. Top blini with smoked salmon, creme fraiche, or even caviar. Add a sprig of dill and they are sure to impress. My children also love eating these plain too!

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 168 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons milk
• ¾ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• ¾ cup milk
• 1 large egg
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon melted unsalted butter

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Repeat with the remaining batter.

Step 2

Combine flour, salt, and baking powder in a bowl.

Step 3

Whisk 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons milk, egg, and 1 tablespoon melted butter together in a separate bowl. Mix into the flour mixture until the batter is fully combined.

Step 4

Heat 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Cooking several blini at a time, drop batter, one tablespoon at a time, onto the heated skillet. Cook until bubbles form, 1 1/2 to 2 minutes. Flip and continue cooking until brown, about 1 minute more. Move to a paper towel-lined plate to help soak up excess butter.