Blinis -pack of 20 pieces
Frist, Blinis are small, thin pancakes or crepes that originate from Russian or Eastern European cuisine.
They are typically made from buckwheat or wheat flour, eggs, milk, and yeast, resulting in a light, fluffy texture.
Indeed They are are traditionally served warm and can be topped with various fillings or accompaniments such as caviar & smoked salmon. They are popular at celebrations and festive occasions. Their versatility makes them a favorite at brunches and appetizers as well.
Did you know about Blinis.
In pre-Christian times, early East Slavic peoples regarded blini as a symbol of the sun due to their circular shape.
Traditionally, twe bake them at the end of winter to celebrate the arrival of the new sun during Butter Week .
The Orthodox Church adopted the tradition of this dairy festival. They consume dairy products before the commencement of Great Lent. Similarly, Western Christians observe this time as Pancake Day. At wakes, a specific type of blini called drochena was served in memory of the deceased. In Lithuanian culture, blini are regarded as a traditional dish on Shrove Tuesday.
Traditional Russian blini are prepared using a yeasted batter that is allowed to rise before being mixed with milk, soured milk, and either cold or boiling water. When boiling water is used, they are known as zavarniye bliny. A lighter, thinner variant made from unyeasted batter, typically consisting of flour, eggs, milk (or soured milk), kefir, ryazhenka, or varenets, is also prevalent in Russia. Traditionally baked in a Russian oven, the preparation of blini is still referred to as baking in Russian, despite the fact that they are now commonly pan-fried like pancakes. Various flours can be used, including wheat, buckwheat, oatmeal, and millet, with wheat flour being the most widely favored today.