Honey-Glazed Blini with Sour Cream and Fresh Dill
Traditional Russian blini pancakes glazed with honey and served warm with a dollop of sour cream and fresh dill, perfect for a light snack or appetizer. This russian-inspired snacks ready in about 35 minutes turns all-purpose flour, milk, large egg into a satisfying snack for between meals, packed lunches, or game-day spreads — minimal active time and easy to scale up for a crowd. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 6, so it fits into lunchboxes, road trips, or an afternoon-energy gap without derailing the day. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp active dry yeast
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
Instructions
- Step 1: Warm 1 cup milk to about 110°F, then dissolve 1 tsp active dry yeast and 1 tbsp granulated sugar in it. Let sit for 10 minutes until foamy.
- Step 2: In a large bowl, whisk together 1 cup all-purpose flour and 1/4 tsp salt. Add the yeast mixture, 1 large egg, and 2 tbsp melted unsalted butter, stirring until smooth. Cover and let the batter rise for 1 hour until bubbly.
- Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Pour 2 tbsp batter per blin, cooking for 1-2 minutes until bubbles form and edges look set, then flip and cook for another 1 minute until golden.
- Step 4: Transfer cooked blini to a plate and brush each immediately with 1/4 cup honey while still warm.
- Step 5: Serve the honey-glazed blini topped with 1/2 cup sour cream and sprinkled with 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill for a refreshing finish.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Honey-Glazed Blini with Sour Cream and Fresh Dill take to make?
Total time is about 35 minutes (15 min prep + 20 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Honey-Glazed Blini with Sour Cream and Fresh Dill?
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for crisp items, or in the fridge for anything dairy- or produce-based, for up to 3–5 days. Re-crisp baked snacks in a 300°F oven for 5 minutes if they soften.
Can I substitute ingredients in Honey-Glazed Blini with Sour Cream and Fresh Dill?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Honey-Glazed Blini with Sour Cream and Fresh Dill for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 6 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 6). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Honey-Glazed Blini with Sour Cream and Fresh Dill?
Russian snacks like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
My grandmother would have approved. The sour cream made it feel like a Russian feast.
- ★★★★★
Served these for a holiday appetizer – everyone asked for the recipe. So light and elegant!
- ★★★★★
Impressed my date with this recipe. The fresh dill cut through the sweetness just right.
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