Blinchiki Bonanza
Blinchiki, also known as Russian crepes, are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. This recipe for Blinchiki Bonanza will guide you through the process of making these thin, delicate pancakes filled with a variety of sweet and savory fillings.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 3 eggs
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- Fillings of your choice (e.g., jam, cheese, ham, berries, etc.)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, milk, eggs, sugar, and salt until smooth.
- Stir in the melted butter to the batter.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and lightly grease with butter or oil.
- Pour a small ladleful of batter into the skillet, swirling to spread the batter thinly and evenly.
- Cook for about 2 minutes until the edges start to lift and the bottom is golden brown.
- Flip the blin over and cook for another 1-2 minutes.
- Repeat with the remaining batter, stacking the cooked blinchiki on a plate.
- Fill each blinchik with your choice of sweet or savory fillings, then fold or roll them up.
- Serve the blinchiki warm and enjoy!
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 15 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 20 minutes
- Total time:
- 35 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 150 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 20g
- Protein
- 5g
- Fat
- 6g
Supplies
Mixing bowl Whisk Non-stick skillet Ladle Plate
Tools
Spatula Butter knife
Serving suggestions
Serve the blinchiki with a dollop of sour cream, a sprinkle of powdered sugar, or a drizzle of honey. They can also be served with fresh fruit or a side salad for a complete meal.
Tips & tricks
For a traditional Russian touch, try filling the blinchiki with tvorog (Russian cottage cheese) mixed with sugar and raisins.
Cost
$10