Name: Buckwheat Pancakes with Smoked Salmon
Cook time: 25 minutes
Total time: 25 minutes
Yield: Makes 18 to 20 hors d'oeuvres
Ingredients: 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup buckwheat flour*; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 large eggs, separated; 1/2 cup milk; 1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter, melted; 1/2 cup sour cream; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon chopped fresh dill or chives; 8 oz thinly sliced smoked salmon, cut into small pieces; Garnish: chopped fresh dill or chives

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Buckwheat Pancakes with Smoked SalmonRomulo Yanes

This version of blini—a tribute to the Russian communities throughout the New York metropolitan area—is fast because it does not require yeast. If buckwheat flour is unavailable, whole-wheat flour makes a good substitute.

Cooks' note:

You can substitute 2 ounces of caviar for the smoked salmon.

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