Blini - flour

Method

• In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and salt.
• In another bowl combine the warm milk and yeast, and completely dissolve.
• Whisk egg yolks in a small bowl.
• While whisking, add oil in a slow, steady stream to create an emulsion.
• Whisk until all of the oil is added and mayonnaise is made.
• Add the flour mixture to the mayonnaise, and gently mix until all ingredients are incorporated.
• Cover the mixture and let rest for 45 minutes.
• Whip the egg whites to a soft peak, and fold in ground coffee and yeast mixture.
• Heat a skillet over medium heat.
• Add a drop of vegetable oil, and add a spoonful of the blini mixture.
• Cook as you would a pancake.
• Repeat process until all of the mixture is used up.
• Serve with butter.
• This recipe was provided by professional chefs and has been scaled down from a bulk recipe provided by a restaurant.
• The FN chefs have not tested this recipe, in the proportions indicated, and therefore, we cannot make any representation as to the results.