Homemade Blinis Recipe: Easy Party Recipe

If you’re hosting a party and looking for an easy but impressive appetizer, try making your own homemade blinis, which are Russian-style crepes typically served with caviar or smoked salmon.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup milk
• 1 large egg
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• Additional butter, for cooking

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt until combined.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, and melted butter until smooth.
3. Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients and whisk until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
4. Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium-high heat and add a pat of butter to melt and coat the pan.
5. Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, drop batter onto the skillet to make small, silver dollar-sized pancakes.
6. Cook until bubbles begin to form on the surface, then flip and cook for an additional 30 seconds to 1 minute until lightly browned and cooked through.
7. Transfer the blinis to a plate and repeat with the remaining batter, adding more butter to the pan as needed between batches.

Serve the blinis warm or at room temperature with toppings of your choice, such as smoked salmon, caviar, cream cheese, sour cream, chopped herbs, or sliced vegetables.

Verdict:

Making homemade blinis is surprisingly easy and a great way to impress guests at a party. The batter comes together quickly and the small pancakes cook up in just a few minutes. The blinis themselves are delicate and tender, with a slightly sweet flavor that pairs well with savory toppings like smoked salmon or caviar. Serve them on a platter with an assortment of toppings and let guests create their own combinations.