Name: Mom's Blini [Мамины блины]
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 240 g all-purpose flour; 20 g sugar; ½ tsp. salt; 3 eggs; 3 Tbsp. vegetable oil; 2 cups milk; 1 cup hot water (secret ingredient); vegetable oil (for browning); jam (your favorite kind to taste); 14% sour cream (to taste); condensed milk (to taste)

By Denis Elas The Chef

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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.

Recipe dedicated to:My mom Svetlana Guzeeva

5 from 2 votes

Instructions

The Preparation

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Gather all your ingredients before you start.

The Mix

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In a mixing bowl, combine the 240 g all-purpose flour, 20 g sugar and ½ tsp. salt. Whisk until well blended.
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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.
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Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, whisking continuously until smooth. The batter should be thin and uniform.

The Blini

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Heat one or two crepe pans over medium heat and add a small amount of vegetable oil to coat the bottom.
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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.
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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

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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.
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Fold the bottom of the blini over the filling to cover it.
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Fold the sides towards the center.
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Then roll the blini from the bottom to the top to enclose the filling.