The feast of Maslenitsa, the Russian festival welcoming spring:
Blini
(Russian style crêpes)CaviarIt has the stiffness of a crepe and the fluffiness of a pancake.Salmon + Roe + Sour CreamHeat the frying pan well and add the oil. Fill the pan with the batter and move the handle on a round motion to cover the whole pan. Flip the crepe upside down when the edges have brownedCover it fully!Mix egg, sugar and salt on a bowl. Heat the milk to around body temperature. Add half of the milk to the bowl and continue mixing.Heat the milk on the microwave for 3-40 seconds.CheeseJamServe the pancake with your favorite condiments.Combine the flour and yeast together, pour the remaining milk and mix it up. Then leave the mixture on room temperature for around 30 minutes.Cover it with a wrapperBerriesIngredients (For 7-8 pax)Smoked salmonSour creamSalmon roeWhen the surface is bubbly, it's all done.Strong Flour (Bread flour) ----- 3/4 cup (75g)
Milk ----- 1-1/4 cup (250ml)
^For a more authentic taste, replace 1/4 of the cup with yogurt
Egg ----- 1 nos.
Sugar ----- 1 tablespoon
Salt ----- A pinch
Butter (Or cooking oil) ----- 1/2 Tablespoon
Dry Yeast ----- 1/2 Teaspoon (3g)
Oil ----- A bit (for cooking)
And your preferable condiments.HoneyHeat the butter on a microwave oven for 30 seconds. When it is melted, add on number 2 and mix well.Use medium heat when cooking!Varenye (Russian jam) + YogurtHerbs
