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Russian Crepes Blini

Julia Frey of Vikalinka
Makes 18-20 8 inch blini.
5 from 11 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Batter Resting Time 20 minutes
Course Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine Russian
Servings 6 people
Calories 325 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 220g/2 cups flour
  • 875ml/3.5 cups buttermilk or kefir
  • 2 eggs
  • 3 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp salt

Instructions
 

For the Blender Method

  • Add all ingredients in the order listed to the blender and blend until smooth.

For the bowl and whisk method

  • In a large mixing bowl mix eggs, flour, 1 cup of buttermilk, baking soda, oil, sugar and salt with a whisk. It's important to incorporate liquid gradually to avoid lumps. When the mixture is smooth and lump free, add remaining buttermilk.

Cooking Bini

  • The consistency of the batter should be the same as of heavy cream. Let stand for 20 minutes. You should see small bubbles on the surface of your batter.
  • Preheat your non-stick frying pan on medium heat and grease it with an odourless oil. ( I usually put some oil on a paper towel and rub the frying pan with it to ensure even coating.)
  • With a ladle or a measuring cup pour ½ cup of batter in the pan and tilt the pan slightly so batter runs to the edges forming a thin and round crepe. Cook it until the top of the crepe looks dry, then flip with a spatula and cook for 1 minute longer. (See photos in post for reference.)
  • Remove to a platter and spread a little butter if desired. Repeat with the next crepe and continue cooking until all batter is used. Stack the crepes on top of each other.

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Nutrition

Calories: 325kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 11gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 661mgPotassium: 254mgFiber: 1gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 310IUCalcium: 175mgIron: 2mg
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