Mom's Blini [Мамины блины]
Servings: blinis
Mom's Blini are thin, savory and sweet Russian pancakes made from wheat flour and served with fillings or toppings like sour cream or jam.
Equipment
- Hand mixer optional
- Crepe pan optional
- Crepe spreader optional
- Spatula optional
Ingredients
The Dry
- 240 g all-purpose flour
- 20 g sugar
- ½ tsp. salt
The Wet
- 3 eggs
- 3 Tbsp. vegetable oil
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup hot water secret ingredient
The Browning
- vegetable oil for browning
The Filling
- jam your favorite kind to taste
- 14% sour cream to taste
- condensed milk to taste
Instructions
The Preparation
- Gather all your ingredients before you start.
The Mix
- In a mixing bowl, combine the 240 g all-purpose flour, 20 g sugar and ½ tsp. salt. Whisk until well blended.
- In another mixing bowl, whisk together 3 eggs, 3 Tbsp. vegetable oil 2 cups milk and the 1 cup hot water (our secret ingredient) until you achieve a smooth, uniform liquid.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, whisking continuously until smooth. The batter should be thin and uniform.
The Blini
- Heat one or two crepe pans over medium heat and add a small amount of vegetable oil to coat the bottom.
- Pour about ½ cup or 120 ml of batter into the pan. Swirl the pan to spread the batter evenly into a circle. You can use a crepe spreader if you have one too.
- As the blini cooks, you should see small bubbles forming on the surface. Check the edges; they will begin to brown when it's time to flip. Use a toothpick or spatula to gently lift the edges and check for browning.To flip the blini, use a thin, flexible spatula designed for pancakes or crepes. If you're experienced, you may use your hand, but a spatula is recommended for safety.Cook the other side until golden brown. Repeat until all the batter is used.
The Filling
- While the blini are cooling, prepare your filling. You can enjoy them plain, but I recommend my favorite combination: your choice of jam, 14% sour cream, and/or condensed milk.Here is how to fold and roll them without risking the filling coming on your hands: First place a blini on a flat surface and add your desired fillings in the bottom center about an inch from the bottom.
- Fold the bottom of the blini over the filling to cover it.
- Fold the sides towards the center.
- Then roll the blini from the bottom to the top to enclose the filling.
The Serving
- Serve and enjoy your Mom's Blini [Мамины блины] with a cup of hot tea or coffee.