Smoked Salmon Blinis
Small, thick pancakes topped with crème fraîche, smoked salmon, dill and lemon.
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Smoked Salmon Blinis, Step by Step
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Whisk the flour, baking powder and salt. Whisk in the egg and milk to a thick, smooth batter and leave for 5 minutes.
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Heat a lightly oiled non-stick pan over medium heat. Drop teaspoons of batter and cook for 2 minutes until bubbles pop, then flip and cook for 1 minute. Make 24 small blinis in batches.
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Cool on a rack. Just before serving, top each with crème fraîche, a ribbon of smoked salmon and dill.
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Serve with the lemon wedges.
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Small Things That Help
- Keep the blinis small.
- Flip when the bubbles stay open.
- If your pan runs hot, lower the heat.
- Assemble at the last minute.
What Goes With Smoked Salmon Blinis
- Sparkling wine
- Dry white wine
- Cucumber
- Lemon wedges
Keeping and Reheating
Plain blinis keep in the fridge for 2 days. Top just before serving.
Smoked Salmon Blinis Nutrition
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