The holidays present a number of opportunities to splurge, and New Year's Eve is the ultimate night for it. Though it may seem a cliché, the classic combination of blini and caviar is the perfect example - indulgent, elegant and delectable to the extreme. If you are hosting a small crowd for drinks (preferably Champagne or vodka with these), it's all you need to serve, though it also can be a sit-down first course. Preparation is simple: the blini are topped with a dab of crème fraîche, a spoonful of caviar and a drizzle of butter.
Provided by David Tanis
Categories lunch, main course
Time 3h15m
Yield About 60 3-inch blini, 10 to 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In large mixing bowl, dissolve yeast and sugar in 1 cup milk. Stir in 1/2 cup all-purpose flour and let stand until bubbly, about 10 minutes.
- Combine remaining all-purpose flour, the buckwheat flour and salt. Add 2 cups milk to the yeast mixture and gradually whisk in flour-salt mixture until you have a smooth, thick batter. Whisk in melted butter. Cover bowl with plastic wrap. Leave at room temperature and let batter slowly double in size, about 2 to 3 hours. (The batter may remain at room temperature even longer if necessary.) You may also mix batter and refrigerate overnight. Bring to room temperature before proceeding with recipe.
- When you are ready to cook blini, stir down batter, which will have become quite frothy. Beat egg yolks and whisk into batter. In a separate bowl, beat egg whites until stiff. Gently fold egg whites into batter.
- Spoon batter onto a hot, lightly greased griddle, using a large soup spoon to make blini that are 3 inches in diameter. Cook for about 2 minutes, until bottom is well browned. Flip and cook 1 minute more. (Wait until surface is covered in bubbles before flipping.) Keep warm in a low oven. Serve with a dollop of crème fraîche, a drizzle of butter, a generous spoonful of caviar and a sprinkling of chives.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 267, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 20 grams, Fat 17 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 10 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Sodium 164 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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juline murat
jm16@gmail.comThese blini were a bit more work than I was expecting, but they were worth it! They were so delicious, and they made a great addition to my brunch spread.
Felicia Cummings
felicia.cummings@yahoo.comI've never made blini before, but this recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious! I'll definitely be making these again.
Ohue Sarah
ohuesarah20@yahoo.comThese blini were easy to make and turned out great! I used a combination of buckwheat flour and all-purpose flour, and they were light and fluffy.
Zihadi Moslim
moslim-z@yahoo.comI'm not a big fan of caviar, so I used smoked salmon instead. It was still delicious!
Sunny Drop
sunny.drop@gmail.comI made these blini for a brunch party, and they were a big hit! Everyone loved them, and they were gone in no time.
Anastasiya D.
danastasiya@gmail.comThese blini were just okay. They weren't as fluffy as I was hoping for.
Moinudeen Mct
m_m93@aol.comI had a hard time getting the blini to cook evenly. Some of them were overcooked, while others were still raw in the middle.
francis lynx
l_francis85@hotmail.comThese blini were a bit too dense for my taste. I think I might try a different recipe next time.
Just gold
justg69@aol.comI was a bit skeptical about making these blini, but I'm so glad I did! They were so easy to make, and they tasted amazing. I will definitely be making them again.
Yarely Tejada
t-y9@yahoo.comThese blini are amazing! I've made them several times now, and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make, and they're always delicious.
Jesse Lambert
jlambert99@hotmail.comI followed the recipe exactly, and the blini turned out perfectly. They were so good, I ate them all in one sitting!
Rachel Murphy
mrachel4@hotmail.comThese were delicious! I'm not usually a fan of blini, but these were light and fluffy, and the caviar was the perfect topping.
Mahar Asif Bub
bub_m@gmail.comI made these blini for a party, and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them. They're so easy to make, and they look very impressive.
Laith Talalah
t.laith46@yahoo.comThese blini were a hit! My family loved them, and they were so easy to make. I used a mini-muffin pan, and they cooked perfectly. The blini were light and fluffy, and the caviar added a nice salty flavor.