Homemade Blini (Russian Pancakes) Recipe

Combine warm water and sprinkle instant yeast on top. Let sit until foamy, about 5-10 minutes.

In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour and buckwheat flour.

Add eggs to the yeast mixture; stir to combine.

Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until smooth.

Cover the batter with a cloth and let it rise in a warm place for 1-2 hours until doubled in size.

Melt butter and let it cool slightly; then stir into the batter.

Add vanilla extract and baking powder; mix until just combined.

Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat; lightly grease with butter.

Pour a small ladle of batter into the skillet, swirling to coat the bottom.

Cook until bubbles form on the surface, about 2-3 minutes; flip and cook until golden brown, another 1-2 minutes.

Repeat with remaining batter, greasing the skillet as needed.

Serve warm, topped with sour cream, caviar, smoked salmon, and chives.

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