Description
Enjoy a classic Russian breakfast with these fluffy, sweet Russian Blini topped with your favorite fruit jam and fresh fruit. Perfectly light and airy, blini are easy to make and an ideal treat for weekend mornings or special occasions.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 pinch salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup milk (whole or plant-based)
- 2 large eggs
Toppings
- 1 cup fruit jam (raspberry, strawberry, or apricot)
- 1 cup fresh fruit, sliced
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the batter: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, combine the milk and eggs. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until the batter is smooth and free of lumps.
- Heat the skillet: Preheat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Lightly grease the surface with a small amount of oil or butter to prevent sticking.
- Cook the blini: Using a ladle, pour a small amount of batter onto the hot skillet, about the size of a small pancake. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes until bubbles form on the surface and the edges begin to set.
- Flip and finish cooking: Carefully flip the blin with a spatula and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes until the other side is golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve with toppings: Once all blini are cooked, spread a generous layer of your favorite fruit jam over each one while still warm. Stack them on a plate, add sliced fresh fruit as desired, and dust lightly with powdered sugar for an elegant finish.
Notes
- Use whole milk for a richer flavor or substitute with almond, soy, or oat milk for a dairy-free alternative.
- Adjust cooking time slightly based on the size of your blini and skillet heat.
- Feel free to experiment with different jams or fresh fruits like blueberries, peaches, or bananas.
- Serve blini warm for the best texture and taste.
- These can be made ahead and warmed up gently in a skillet or microwave.
