Wholewheat Blinis with American Caviar
AmericanHardVegetarian

Wholewheat Blinis with American Caviar

A delicious american dish. Perfect for vegetarians.

Total Time

68 min

Serves

8

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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.

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Recipe Info

Prep Time:39 min
Cook Time:29 min
Total Time:68 min
Difficulty:Hard
Servings:8