Name: Potato Blinis
Yield: Makes about 30
Ingredients: 1 pound Yukon Gold potatoes, scrubbed; 3 large egg yolks, room temperature; 1 large egg, room temperature; 1/2 cup sour cream, room temperature; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon finely ground black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, slightly cooled; A food mill or potato ricer

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These potato blinis are inspired by a Thomas Keller recipe. They're the ideal base for caviar.

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