Blini (Russian Pancakes) (2024)

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This blinchiki or blini recipe is a popular Russian dish widely consumed during the Maslenitsa festival. All kinds of sweet and savory fillings are possible. Don't worry if the first few don't turn out right; you'll get the hang of it.

Submitted byKangaroo495

Updated on November 1, 2023

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Ingredients

  • 4 ¼ cups milk

  • 5 large eggs

  • 2 tablespoons white sugar

  • teaspoon salt

  • ½ teaspoon baking soda

  • teaspoon citric acid powder

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour

  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil

  • 1 cup boiling water

  • cup butter, divided

Directions

  1. Beat together milk and eggs in a large bowl until combined. Beat in sugar and salt. Mix in baking soda and citric acid until incorporated. Blend in flour, a little at a time, until combined. Beat in oil. Pour in boiling water, stirring constantly, until batter is thin and watery. Let rest for about 20 minutes.

  2. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a small frying pan over medium-high heat. Pick the pan up off the heat. Pour in a ladleful of batter while you rotate your wrist, tilting the pan, so batter forms a circle and coats the bottom. The blini should be very thin.

  3. Return the pan to the heat. Cook blini for 90 seconds. Carefully lift up edge of blini to see if it's fully cooked: edges will be golden and bottom surface should have brown spots. Flip blini over and cook for 1 minute more.

  4. Transfer blini to a plate lined with a clean kitchen towel. Continue cooking remaining batter, adding 1 tablespoon butter to the pan for every 4 blinis. Stack blinis and cover with another kitchen towel to keep warm.

  5. Spread desired filling in the center of each blini. Fold 3 times to make a triangle shape or fold up all 4 sides, like a small burrito.

Recipe Tip

You can fill blinis with berries, chocolate sauce, cooked ground meat, or mashed potatoes with onion.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

525Calories
26g Fat
57g Carbs
14g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe6
Calories525
% Daily Value *
Total Fat26g34%
Saturated Fat13g66%
Cholesterol153mg51%
Sodium378mg16%
Total Carbohydrate57g21%
Dietary Fiber2g6%
Total Sugars10g
Protein14g29%
Vitamin C0mg0%
Calcium181mg14%
Iron3mg19%
Potassium303mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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FAQs

What is the correct plural of blini? ›

Blini (plural blinis or blini, rarely bliny; Russian: блины pl.), singular: blin, are an Eastern European pancake made from various kinds of flour of buckwheat, wheat, etc.

What is the difference between a pancake and a blini? ›

You may have eaten pancakes as a child, but the blintz/blini/crêpe is a totally different animal. They are much thinner than pancakes and burn quickly—so quickly that even an experienced practitioner will trash nearly one dozen per day. In all cases the pan is very hot, and cooking time is less than 60 seconds.

Do you serve blinis hot or cold? ›

These are small, thick savoury pancakes, originally from Russia and traditionally served warm topped with caviar and soured cream.

Do you have to cook shop bought blinis? ›

Please note, blinis require cooking prior to eating.

What does blinis mean in English? ›

plural noun

pancakes made with yeast and either white or buckwheat flour and traditionally served during Shrovetide with caviar and sour cream.

What's the difference between a blini and a Bellini? ›

What's the difference between a bellini and a blini? A bellini is a refreshing co*cktail made with peach nectar and prosecco. A blini is typically a bite-size pancake often served with smoked salmon or caviar due to its Russian origins.

How do Russians eat blinis? ›

Blinis can be served as is, or with savoury or sweet additions. Serving suggestions include boiled fish, salmon, smoked sturgeon, salted and marinated herring, fish salad, marinated mushrooms, caviar, grated cheese, sliced eggs, fish pastes, and sauces.

How to stop blinis from going soggy? ›

Get a wire rack or two ready to cool the blinis (this will prevent them from going soggy when cooling).

Are blinis sweet or savory? ›

Blini are similar to sweet pikelets. However, Blini are typically savoury. I love them; they're so good for parties because you can make them early, freeze them, and when serving, add different toppings to create variety. They're just a carrier for a yummy topping, after all.

Can you buy frozen blinis? ›

French Mini Blinis for Caviar 16 pcs. (Frozen) 4 OZ | Bistro Marketplace.

How long does blini last in the fridge? ›

Once cooled, blinis will keep in sealed bags in the fridge for up to 2 days or in the freezer for up to 2 months. If freezing, defrost in the fridge. Wrap batches from the fridge in foil, then warm before serving.

How do you pronounce blini pancake? ›

Break 'blini' down into sounds: [BLIN] + [EE] - say it out loud and exaggerate the sounds until you can consistently produce them.

What is the plural form of pancake? ›

The plural form of pancake is pancakes.

What is the plural form of Debbie? ›

A debbie (debbies is plural) is an outdated term. Before the 21st century, hospital gowns that patients wore were divided into two categories: debbies for female patients and johnnies for male patients.

Is there a plural of lobster? ›

noun. , plural (especially collectively) lob·ster, (especially referring to two or more kinds or species) lob·sters.

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