Balkan Blini are delicious, small, fluffy pancakes that are a staple in many Balkan cuisines. They are often served with a variety of toppings such as sour cream, caviar, or fruit preserves.
Ingredients
- 1 cup flour
- 1 cup milk warm
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp active dry yeast
- 2 eggs
- 2 tbsp butter melted
- as needed butter or oil for cooking
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until it becomes foamy.
- Add the flour and salt to the yeast mixture and mix until smooth.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the melted butter.
- Cover the bowl with a clean towel and let the batter rise in a warm place for about an hour.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and lightly coat with butter or oil.
- Pour a small amount of batter onto the skillet for each blini, about one tablespoon per blini.
- Cook until bubbles form on the surface, then flip and cook until golden brown on the other side.
- Serve warm with desired toppings.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 75kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 3gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 125mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 2gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.5mg