Thin Blini with Berry Preserve
Delicate golden blini served warm with sour cream, tart berry preserve, and fresh berries.
About This Dish
A short batter rest hydrates the flour and produces flexible, paper-thin blini that fold without tearing.
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Stages
- Batter10 min
- Resting20 min
- Frying25 min
Step-by-Step Instructions
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1
Whisk the eggs with the sugar and salt. Add half the milk, then whisk in the flour until smooth.
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2
Add the remaining milk and 25 g of melted butter. Rest the thin batter for 20 minutes.
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3
Heat a 20 cm skillet over medium-high heat and use the remaining 5 g of butter to wipe it with a very thin film between batches.
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4
Pour in just enough batter to coat the base, swirling immediately. Cook for about 45 seconds, then turn and cook for 15 seconds.
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5
Stack the blini under a clean towel. Serve warm with sour cream, berry preserve, and fresh berries.
