Blini Pancakes

The method

1. 01

   In a large bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup buckwheat flour, 2/3 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon yeast.

2. 02

   Make a well in the center and pour in 1 cup warm milk, whisking until the batter is smooth.

3. 03

   Cover the bowl and let the batter rise until doubled, about 1 hour.

4. 04

   Stir 2 tablespoons melted butter and 1 egg yolk into the batter.

5. 05

   In a separate bowl, whisk 1 egg white until stiff, but not dry.

6. 06

   Fold the whisked egg white into the batter.

7. 07

   Cover the bowl and let the batter stand 20 minutes.

8. 08

   Heat butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.

9. 09

   Drop quarter-sized dollops of batter into the pan, being careful not to overcrowd the pan. Cook for about 1 minute or until bubbles form.

10. 10

    Turn and cook for about 30 additional seconds.

11. 11

    Remove the finished blini onto a plate and cover them with a clean kitchen towel to keep warm. Add more butter to the pan and repeat the frying process with the remaining batter.