Buckwheat Blini

buckwheat flour

🥗Healthier: oat flour

💰Cheaper: whole wheat flour

Oat flour is gluten-free and nutritious, while whole wheat flour is more economical.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

smoked salmon

🥗Healthier: cooked chicken

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Canned tuna is a budget-friendly protein option.

caviar

🥗Healthier: fish roe

💰Cheaper: fish eggs

Fish eggs are a more affordable alternative with similar flavor.

Combine buckwheat flour and all-purpose flour in a bowl.

Heat milk until warm, then dissolve yeast and sugar in it.

Let the yeast mixture sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.

Whisk eggs into the flour mixture.

Add the yeast mixture, salt, and melted butter to the flour mixture.

Stir until smooth, then cover and let rise for 1 hour in a warm place.

Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and grease lightly.

Pour a small ladle of batter into the skillet, spreading it into a thin circle.

Cook until bubbles form on the surface, about 2-3 minutes.

Flip and cook the other side until golden, about 1-2 minutes more.

Repeat with remaining batter, adding more butter as needed.

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

Cooking Techniques

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