Russia · Flour and Confectionery Products
Russian Bliny (Thin Pancakes)
Classic Russian thin crepes made with milk, eggs, and baking soda for a light, lacy texture.
Ingredients
- milk500 ml
- wheat flour200 g
- eggs2
- sugar2 tbsp
- salt0.5 tsp
- vegetable oil2 tbsp
- baking soda0.5 tsp
- lemon juice0.5 tsp
- vegetable oil for frying
- butter for brushing30 g
Method
- 1Beat eggs with sugar and salt until lightly foamy.
- 2Add half the milk and stir. Gradually sift in the flour, whisking constantly to avoid lumps. The batter should be thick at this stage.
- 3Pour in the remaining milk and stir. Add vegetable oil. Mix baking soda with lemon juice in a spoon until it fizzes, then add to the batter. Mix well. Let the batter rest for 15–20 minutes at room temperature.
- 4Heat a skillet over medium heat and grease lightly with oil. Pour a small ladleful of batter, tilting the pan in a circle to spread into a thin even round.
- 5Cook 1–2 minutes until edges are golden and the surface bubbles and sets, then flip and cook another 30–60 seconds.
- 6Stack finished bliny, brushing each one with butter. Serve with sour cream, jam, or honey.