Blini

Ingredients

• 250 g all-purpose flour (2 cups + 1 tbsp)
• 250 ml water
• 250 ml milk
• 3.75 g instant yeast (1 tsp)
• 3.75 g salt (1 tsp)
• 10 g sugar (1 tbsp)
• 17.5 g oil (1 tbsp + 1 tsp)
• 1 egg

Method

1. Whisk the flour, yeast, salt, and sugar together in a large bowl.
2. Add the water, milk, egg, and oil, and whisk until the batter is smooth and lump-free.
3. Cover and let stand at least an hour so the yeast can proof. Don’t skip this.
4. If the batter seems thick, thin it out with a splash of water or milk.
5. Heat a lightly oiled non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Pour in a thin layer of batter, swirl to coat, and cook until the top sets and the edges brown. Flip, give the second side a few seconds, and slide it out.
6. Play with the temperature. It varies with stoves and pans.
7. Repeat with the rest of the batter, stacking as you go.