Name: Russian Blini with Caviar and Thick Sour Cream
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 250 g All-purpose flour; 500 ml Whole milk; 2 large Large eggs; 7 g Active dry yeast; 15 g Granulated sugar; 3 g Salt; 30 g Melted butter; 30 ml Vegetable oil (for frying); 50 g Caviar (e.g., salmon or trout); 200 g Thick sour cream (20-27% fat); 0.25 bunch Fresh dill, chopped (for garnish)

Steps

Activate Yeast

Warm 100 ml of milk to lukewarm (about 37°C or 98°F), then stir in the sugar and yeast. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.

Prepare Batter

In a large bowl, combine the flour and salt. Add the activated yeast mixture, the remaining milk, eggs, and melted butter. Whisk until smooth and lump-free. Cover the bowl with a kitchen towel and let it rise in a warm place for 30-40 minutes, until the batter doubles in volume.

Fry Blini

Heat a frying pan over medium heat and lightly grease it with oil or butter. Pour a small ladleful of batter into the pan and cook each side until golden brown, about 1-2 minutes per side. Repeat with the remaining batter.

Serve

Serve the freshly fried blini immediately. Place a spoonful of thick sour cream, a small dollop of caviar, and sprinkle with fresh, chopped dill on each blini.

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