Blinis
Light, airy blinis made with a gently fermented batter for a soft, delicate texture - perfect for serving hot with your favorite toppings.
Updated : 12 August, 2025
Easy
More than 1 hour.
Ingredients
12 grams
Yeast
350 grams
Flour
285 milliliters
Milk
2
Egg yolks
pinch
Salt
145 milliliters
Milk
2
Egg whites
Table
Table of volume measurements:
- teaspoon - 5 ml
- dessert spoon - 10 ml
- tablespoon - 20 ml
- glass - 200 ml
Preparation
Step 1
Make a thin paste by combining the yeast with 225g/8oz of the sifted flour and lukewarm milk. Leave the mixture to ferment for two hours in a warm environment.
Step 2
Once ready, add the remaining 115g/4oz of flour, the egg yolks, a pinch of salt, and the tepid milk, mixing gently to avoid developing too much structure. Fold in the whisked egg whites.
Step 3
Allow the batter to ferment for another 30 minutes. When ready to serve, cook the blinis quickly, just like pancakes, using small omelette pans. Serve them piled high and very hot on a napkin.