Wholewheat Blinis with American Caviar

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons warm water (105°F to 115°F)
• 1/2 teaspoon active dry yeast
• 3/4 cup whole milk
• room temperature
• 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) unsalted butter
• melted
• cooled slightly
• 2 tablespoons sour cream plus additional for serving
• 1 large egg
• separated
• 1/8 teaspoon sugar
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup all purpose flour
• 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
• Vegetable oil (for frying)
• 2 ounces American caviar

Instructions

1. 1

   Pour 3 tablespoons warm water into bowl.

2. 2

   Sprinkle yeast over; stir to blend.

3. 3

   Let stand until yeast dissolves, about 10 minutes.

4. 4

   Whisk milk, melted butter, 2 tablespoons sour cream, egg yolk, sugar, and salt into yeast mixture.

5. 5

   Add both flours; whisk until smooth.

6. 6

   Cover with plastic wrap; let stand at room temperature until very small bubbles begin to form on top of batter, 2 1/2 to 3 hours (batter will not rise).

7. 7

   Using electric mixer, beat egg white in another medium bowl until stiff but not dry.

8. 8

   Fold beaten egg white and dill into batter.

9. 9

   Brush griddle or large nonstick skillet with oil; heat over medium heat.

10. 10

    Working in batches, drop batter by tablespoonfuls onto griddle; cook until bubbles form on top and blinis are golden on bottom, about 1 minute.

11. 11

    Turn blinis over and cook until golden on bottom, 30 seconds to 1 minute.

12. 12

    Transfer blinis to rimmed baking sheet.

13. 13

    DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 hours ahead.

14. 14

    Rewarm uncovered in 350°F oven 5 minutes.

15. 15

    Serve blinis with sour cream and caviar.