Buckwheat Blinis with Salmon Roe

Name: Buckwheat Blinis with Salmon Roe
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 24
Cuisine: Russian
Ingredients: Buckwheat flour ⅓ cup; All-purpose flour ⅔ cup; Baking powder ½ tsp; Kosher Salt ½ tsp; Whole milk ¾ cup+2 tbsp; Extra-large egg 1; Unsalted butter 4 tbsp; Salmon roe 4 - 6 oz; Crème fraîche ¼ cup; Chives

and crème fraîche

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25m
Serves 24
Easy
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Ingredients

	⅓ cup Buckwheat flour
	⅔ cup All-purpose flour
	½ tsp Baking powder
	½ tsp Kosher Salt
	¾ cup+2 tbsp Whole milk
	1 Extra-large egg
	4 tbsp Unsalted butter divided
	4 - 6 oz Salmon roe
	¼ cup Crème fraîche
	For garnish:
	Chives minced

Nutritional information

Calories

3.4g

Fat

4.5g

Carbohydrate

2.8g

Protein

41mg

Cholesterol

78mg

Sodium

Cuisine:

Russian Recipes

Ingredients

⅓ cup Buckwheat flour
⅔ cup All-purpose flour
½ tsp Baking powder
½ tsp Kosher Salt
¾ cup+2 tbsp Whole milk
1 Extra-large egg
4 tbsp Unsalted butter
divided
4 - 6 oz Salmon roe
¼ cup Crème fraîche
For garnish:
Chives
minced

Buckwheat Blinis with Salmon Roe

Looking for an easy but impressive looking appetizer? These Buckwheat Blinis with Salmon Roe are perfect for your holiday gathering. Cute mini pancakes made with fabulously earthy buckwheat flour topped with crème fraîche and briny salmon roe. Arrange these bites on a large platter, and you are set for the party!

To make these blinis, start by whisking the dry ingredients. In a separate bowl, whisk together the wet ingredients. Add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Melt a small amount of butter in a skillet. Use a tablespoon to drop batter into the skillet, making sure not to overcrowd the pan. Cook for about 2 minutes or until bubbles form, then flip and cook until lightly browned. Top the blinis with a dollop of crème fraîche and add the caviar on top. Garnish with chives. Serve and enjoy!

To make my Buckwheat Blinis with Salmon Roe, you will need the following ingredients:

Steps to make Buckwheat Blinis with Salmon Roe

1	Combine dry ingredients	1
In a large bowl, combine ⅓ cup buckwheat flour, ⅔ cup all-purpose flour, ½ teaspoon baking powder, and ½ teaspoon kosher salt.
2	Melt butter	2
In a small skillet, melt 1 tablespoon butter and set aside to cool slightly.
3	Combine wet ingredients	1
In another bowl, whisk together ¾ cup plus 2 tablespoons whole milk, 1 extra-large egg, and the melted butter.
4	Combine dry and wet ingredients	1
Whisk the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined.
5	Cook blinis	3
In a medium skillet over medium-high heat, heat 1 tablespoon butter and drop the batter into the hot skillet one tablespoon at a time. Cook over medium heat until bubbles form on the top, about 2 minutes, turn it over and cook for about 1 more minute or until lightly brown.
6	Repeat	12
Continue to add batter and to cook blinis, adding butter as necessary. Set aside to cool to room temperature.
7	Serve	5
To serve, top the blinis with a dollop of crème fraîche and add the caviar on top. Garnish with chives and serve.

Make these easy and delicious Buckwheat Blinis with Salmon Roe and serve them up at your Valentine’s Day dinner, Mardi Gras party, or any special occasion. Did you make this recipe? Let us know! Please share a photo with us @cookmerecipes on Instagram, and don’t forget to leave a comment.

Jelena Mardere

Jelena is an interior designer and young mom! As a busy working mom, her time is precious so she’s always looking for a quick and efficient way to get things done. Jelena is very creative, but has a strong practical side. She loves trying new things and travels a lot, especially around Europe. The kitchen is Jelena’s safe space, where she can let her creative side out and dedicate herself to her favorite hobby - cooking!