Marikas Blini

Directions

1. 1
   Sift together the buckwheat and all-purpose flours in a small bowl.
2. 2
   Set aside.
3. 3
   In a medium bowl, dissolve the yeast in the lukewarm water.
4. 4
   Add half of the sugar and 1/3 cup of the flour mixture.
5. 5
   Cover the bowl with a towel, set aside, and let rise in a warm place until doubled, 30 minutes to 1 hour.
6. 6
   In a large bowl, mix together the eggs, melted butter, and 2 cups of the milk mixed with 1 1/2 cups water, the remaining sugar, and the salt.
7. 7
   Stir in the yeast mixture.
8. 8
   Stir in enough of the remaining flour mixture so that the dough has the consistency of sour cream.
9. 9
   Cover the bowl with a towel; set aside to rise for 30 minutes.
10. 10
    Bring the remaining 2 cups milk to a boil in a small saucepan.
11. 11
    Remove from the heat.
12. 12
    Pour the milk over the dough and stir gently.
13. 13
    In a 10-inch skillet over medium heat, add enough oil to just coat the bottom.
14. 14
    When the pan is hot, drop 1 tablespoon of the blini batter onto the pan.
15. 15
    Spread it out to about 3 inches in diameter.
16. 16
    When the blini bubbles break, after about 10 seconds, turn the blini over with a spatula and cook for 15 seconds more.
17. 17
    Repeat with the remaining batter.
18. 18
    Keep the blini warm in a low oven.
19. 19
    Serve the blini with sour cream, melted butter, farmers cheese, honey, jam, sugar, red or black caviar, salmon, or herring.