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Traditional Russian Blini with Cheese and Chives

Thin Russian pancakes filled with a creamy cheese and chive mixture, served with sour cream.

30 minutes4 servings
Traditional Russian Blini with Cheese and Chives
Photo: pauk · CC BY-SA 3.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, and salt.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, egg, and melted butter.
  3. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until smooth.
  4. Let the batter rest for 30 minutes.
  5. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and pour a small amount of batter.
  6. Cook until bubbles form on the surface, then flip and cook the other side.
  7. In a small bowl, mix sour cream, chopped chives, and grated cheese.
  8. Place a spoonful of the cheese mixture on each pancake and fold.

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