Buckwheat Blinis with Salmon Roe

Steps to make

1. 1

   Combine dry ingredients

   1 min
   

   In a large bowl, combine ⅓ cup buckwheat flour, ⅔ cup all-purpose flour, ½ teaspoon baking powder, and ½ teaspoon kosher salt.

2. 2

   Melt butter

   2 min
   

   In a small skillet, melt 1 tablespoon butter and set aside to cool slightly.

4. 3

   Combine wet ingredients

   1 min
   

   In another bowl, whisk together ¾ cup plus 2 tablespoons whole milk, 1 extra-large egg, and the melted butter.

5. 4

   Combine dry and wet ingredients

   1 min
   

   Whisk the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined.

6. 5

   Cook blinis

   3 min
   

   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.

7. 6

   Repeat

   12 min
   

   Continue to add batter and to cook blinis, adding butter as necessary. Set aside to cool to room temperature.

8. 7

   Serve

   5 min
   

   To serve, top the blinis with a dollop of crème fraîche and add the caviar on top. Garnish with chives and serve.