Russian Cuisine
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Blini

Blini are thin, crepe-like pancakes traditionally made from wheat or buckwheat flour. They are a staple of Russian cuisine, often served with sour cream, caviar, or smoked salmon, and hold cultural significance during Maslenitsa, the Russian butter week festival celebrating the end of winter.

8 ingredients
mildbutteryslightly sweetearthy
Russian85%
Slavic15%

Ingredients

  • wheat flour
    1 cup
  • buckwheat flour
    0.5 cup
  • milk
    1 cup
  • eggs
    2
  • sugar
    1 tbsp
  • salt
    0.5 tsp
  • butter
    2 tbsp (melted)
  • yeast
    1 tsp

Method

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Blini have ancient origins in Slavic culture, dating back to pagan times when they symbolized the sun due to their round shape and golden color. They became integrated into Christian traditions as a festive dish for Maslenitsa.

Ingredient ancestry breakdown

ingredients+techniques
Slavic15%
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