Russian Blintsi

These blintsi are a light type of very thin pancake. They have been a tradition in our russian family for over 100 years.

Steps

In a large bowl , add milk then mix in flour half a cup at a time , beating well with an electric mixer after each addition or until mixture is well blended and smooth.

Add salt and mix well.

Add 1 egg at a time and beat well to mix after each addition.

Add sugar and beat again.

Add 3 tablespoons melted butter and beat again.

Mix baking soda in about 1 tablespoon of milk , add to batter and lightly beat again.

Add baking powder and mix lightly until blended.

Let batter sit for about 5 minutes before using.

Batter consistency should be like whipping cream.

Preheat a 10 inch heavy bottom , shallow fry pan to medium-high heat.

Rub fry pan with vegetable oil before cooking each blintsi.

Pour about 1 / 2 cup batter onto fry pan and quickly spread over fry pan by shaking fry pan in a circular motion.

Cook until edges just start to brown and lightly curl , about 1 minute.

Turn blintsi over and cook an additional 15 to 20 seconds.

Adjust heat temperature to suit the type of fry.

Ingredients

whole milk, all-purpose flour, salt, eggs, granulated sugar, baking soda, butter, baking powder, vegetable oil