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    Blinis with Buckwheat Flour and Yeast

    Written by Kathrin (Leave a Comment)

    Russian blinis with dry yeast and buckwheat flour. If sweet or salty: You must bake the yeast dough pancakes!

    russian pancakes

    Small thick yeast pancakes that can be served savory or sweet – a delicious alternative to American pancakes.

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    Taste and Occasion

    But what exactly are they? Searching for an "official" definition and an original blini recipe was very difficult. You get extremely different results if you search through baking books or Google. Whether from Germany, the BBC, the NY Times, or websites of Eastern European restaurants - blinis are understood as thick pancakes, sometimes very thin, crêpe-like pancakes. Baking powder is added to the dough, sometimes baking soda, sometimes eggs, and sometimes not. I opted for a blini recipe with buckwheat and dry yeast. Most people in this country want such an alternative when they hear the name. But the name Oladji may be more correct (see Wikipedia).

    pancake recipe with buckwheat

    Ingredients

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    Blinis are perfect for a leisurely brunch or for dinner. When you want something different from the usual sandwiches, the classic Eastern European pancakes come in handy: fluffy, flavorful, and very variable.

    Whatever name they have: The simple blinis are really delicious! Even though their appearance is similar to their American relatives, they are very different. This is mainly due to the consistency of the yeast dough (instead of pancakes with baking powder or pancakes with baking soda). Secondly, the blinis with buckwheat taste more aromatic than wheat.

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    How to make the Russian Blinis

    First of all, separate the eggs. Mix the two types of flour with yeast and sugar. Stir in the lukewarm milk, egg yolks, and melted butter, adding the lukewarm milk gradually. The dough should not have any lumps and should not be too liquid. Cover the dough and let it rise warmly for at least 1 hour. Then, beat the egg whites until half stiff and carefully fold them into the dough so that as little air as possible escapes. Let the dough rise again in a warm place for about 30 minutes.

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    Heat fat in a large frying pan and then turn down to medium heat. Pour the dough in batches (you may need several side by side), spoon a little rounder, and fry the blinis roughly for 3 minutes on each side.

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    Top Tip

    I make the blinis with dry yeast; fresh yeast is also possible. I kept the preparation as easy as possible. After all, there are recipes where the dough has a rising time, or you make some fermented sourdough starter. And what do you actually eat blinis with? The best-known is undoubtedly the classic alternative with sour cream, caviar, and/or smoked salmon.

    blinis with buckwheat

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    Blinis

    Classic buckwheat pancakes from Eastern Europe that taste both sweet and savory
    Prep Time20 minutes mins
    Baking Time15 minutes mins
    Servings: 20 pieces
    Calories: 105kcal

    Ingredients

    • 150 grams (1 ⅓ cups) buckwheat flour
    • 150 grams (1 ⅕ cups) all-purpose flour
    • 7 grams (1 ⅘ tablespoons) dry yeast, 1 sachet
    • 1 tablespoon sugar
    • 3 eggs, medium
    • 350 milliliters (1.5 cups) milk
    • 30 grams (2.1 tablespoons) butter, liquid
    • ¼ teaspoon (⅓ teaspoon) salt
    • 50 grams (3 ⅔ tablespoons) butter, coarse, for frying

    Instructions

    • Separate the eggs. Mix the two types of flour with yeast and sugar. Stir in the lukewarm milk, egg yolks, and melted butter, adding the lukewarm milk gradually. The dough should not have any lumps and should not be too liquid. Cover the dough and let it rise warmly for at least 1 hour.
    • Then beat the egg whites until half stiff and carefully fold them into the dough so that as little air as possible escapes. Let the dough rise again in a warm place for about 30 minutes.
    • Heat fat in a large frying pan and then turn down to medium heat. Pour the dough in batches (you may need several side by side), spoon a little rounder, and fry the blinis roughly for 3 minutes on each side.

    Notes

    • The exact number of pieces depends on how big or small you want the blinis. For extra-large pancakes, baking time may be longer; mini blinis may be shorter.
    • Instead of butter, clarified butter and neutral oils are also suitable for baking.
    • The amount of sugar can be reduced to ¼ teaspoon (for the yeast), but the blinis taste more balanced with a little more. For sweet blinis, use more sugar if desired and/or dust with powdered sugar.
    • As a garnish fit e.g. (lightly salted) sour cream, caviar or salmon and dill.

    Ingredient substitutions

    Do you want to replace some ingredients? Here you find tips for baking ingredient substitutions!

    Variations

    For the photos, I bought caviar for the first time ever and admittedly scraped it down nicely while eating 😉 … You can also serve minced meat, other fish, or butter. With us, there was a part even sweet with powdered sugar. The blini recipe is the same for both alternatives; sugar or salt can be adjusted minimally at most. I like them best with a light sweetening, regardless of the topping.

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Blinis
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 105 Calories from Fat 45
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 5g8%
    Saturated Fat 3g19%
    Trans Fat 0.1g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g
    Monounsaturated Fat 1g
    Cholesterol 35mg12%
    Sodium 73mg3%
    Potassium 92mg3%
    Carbohydrates 13g4%
    Fiber 1g4%
    Sugar 2g2%
    Protein 3g6%
    Vitamin A 165IU3%
    Vitamin C 0.001mg0%
    Calcium 31mg3%
    Iron 1mg6%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
    Russian blinis with dry yeast and buckwheat flour. If sweet or salty: You must bake the yeast dough pancakes!Russian blinis with dry yeast and buckwheat flour. If sweet or salty: You must bake the yeast dough pancakes!Russian blinis with dry yeast and buckwheat flour. If sweet or salty: You must bake the yeast dough pancakes!

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    Nutrition

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    Blinis
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 105 Calories from Fat 45
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 5g8%
    Saturated Fat 3g19%
    Trans Fat 0.1g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g
    Monounsaturated Fat 1g
    Cholesterol 35mg12%
    Sodium 73mg3%
    Potassium 92mg3%
    Carbohydrates 13g4%
    Fiber 1g4%
    Sugar 2g2%
    Protein 3g6%
    Vitamin A 165IU3%
    Vitamin C 0.001mg0%
    Calcium 31mg3%
    Iron 1mg6%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 105 Calories from Fat 45
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 5g8%
    Saturated Fat 3g19%
    Trans Fat 0.1g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g
    Monounsaturated Fat 1g
    Cholesterol 35mg12%
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    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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