Pan-Seared Russian Buckwheat Blini with Smoked Salmon

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Light and fluffy buckwheat blini lightly pan-seared, topped with silky smoked salmon and a dollop of sour cream for a traditional Russian appetizer. This Russian-inspired recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, combines buckwheat flour, all-purpose flour, active dry yeast into a breakfast that fuels the morning without the midday crash — make-ahead-friendly and balanced enough to anchor the first meal of the day. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it sits comfortably in a weekly breakfast rotation alongside fruit, yogurt, or coffee. 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.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Russian cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a small bowl, combine 1 tsp active dry yeast, 1 cup warm milk, and 1 tsp sugar. Let sit for 10 minutes until foamy.
  2. Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 1 cup buckwheat flour, 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, and 1/2 tsp salt. Make a well in the center and add the yeast mixture along with 1 large egg yolk and 2 tbsp melted unsalted butter. Stir to combine into a thick batter.
  3. Step 3: Cover batter with a towel and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour until bubbles form.
  4. Step 4: In a separate bowl, beat 1 large egg white until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the egg white into the risen batter.
  5. Step 5: Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat and lightly grease with butter. Pour 2 tbsp batter per blini and cook for 2 minutes until bubbles appear on surface. Flip and cook 1 minute more until golden brown. Repeat to make 12 blini.
  6. Step 6: Top each blini with a slice of 4 oz smoked salmon, 1 tsp sour cream, and sprinkle with 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill. Serve with lemon wedges.

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