Russian Blini

Directions

1. 1
   Dissolve yeast in water and let set for 3-5 minutes.
2. 2
   In large bowl, mix 1/4 cup buckwheat flour and 2 cups white flour.
3. 3
   Make a well in the flour and pour in the yeast mixture.
4. 4
   Slowly mix with a wood spoon, then beat mixture until smooth.
5. 5
   Cover and let sit in warm spot for 3 hours.
6. 6
   Stir vigorously and add the rest of the buckwheat flour.
7. 7
   Cover and let sit in warm spot for another 2 hours.
8. 8
   Stir and slowly add milk, egg yolks, salt, sugar, 3 tbsp butter and 3 tbsp sour cream.
9. 9
   In a separate bowl, beat egg whites until stiff.
10. 10
    Fold egg whites into dough.
11. 11
    Cover and let sit for another 30 minutes.
12. 12
    Coat the bottom of a frying pan with butter and heat.
13. 13
    Place 3 tbsp batter in pan & fry 2-3 minutes.
14. 14
    Brush with butter and flip, and fry other side 2-3 minutes.
15. 15
    Keep warm in 200 degree oven until all blini are made.
16. 16
    Serve with melted butter, sour cream, caviar and or lox.