Smoked Salmon And Dill Blinis

Blinis are small pancakes of russian origin and are an easy-to-make appetizer! Preparation time does not include time needed for batter to rise!

In large bowl , mix together buckwheat & all-purpose flour with salt.

Sprinkle in yeast & mix well.

Separate yolk & white of one egg , then set white aside , reserved.

Whisk together remaining whole egg and yolk of first egg , along with warm milk & 1 tablespoon melted butter.

Pour egg mixture onto flour mixture & beat well to form smooth batter.

Cover with plastic wrap & let rise in warm place 1-2 hours.

In large bowl , whisk reserved egg white until stiff peaks form , then gently fold into batter.

Preheat heavy-bottom frying pan or griddle & brush with melted butter.

Drop tablespoons of batter onto pan , spacing well apart , & cook about 40 seconds , until bubbles appear on the surface.

Flip over the blinis & cook for 30 seconds on other side.

Wrap blinis in foil & keep warm in low-temperature oven.

Repeat with remaining mixture , buttering pan each time.

Combine creme fraiche & dill.

Serve blinis topped with salmon & dollop of cream.

buckwheat flour, all-purpose flour, salt, fast rise yeast, eggs, milk, unsalted butter, creme fraiche, fresh dill, smoked salmon