Russian Blintsi

Directions

1. 1
   In a large bowl, add milk then mix in flour half a cup at a time, beating well with an electric mixer after each addition or until mixture is well blended and smooth.
2. 2
   Add salt and mix well.
3. 3
   Add 1 egg at a time and beat well to mix after each addition.
4. 4
   Add sugar and beat again.
5. 5
   Add 3 tablespoons melted butter and beat again.
6. 6
   Mix baking soda in about 1 tablespoon of milk, add to batter and lightly beat again.
7. 7
   Add baking powder and mix lightly until blended.
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   Let batter sit for about 5 minutes before using.
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   Batter consistency should be like whipping cream.
10. 10
    Preheat a 10 inch heavy bottom, shallow fry pan to medium-high heat.
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    Rub fry pan with vegetable oil before cooking each blintsi.
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    Pour about 1/2 cup batter onto fry pan and quickly spread over fry pan by shaking fry pan in a circular motion.
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    Cook until edges just start to brown and lightly curl, about 1 minute.
14. 14
    Turn blintsi over and cook an additional 15 to 20 seconds.
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    Adjust heat temperature to suit the type of fry pan you are using.
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    Remove blintsi from fry pan, fold in half and wipe blinsti with melted butter.
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    Although the blinsti taste best if served immediately, you can cook them ahead of time and place in a preheated 275 F oven to keep warm.
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    Serve with syrups or jams of your choice.
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    If desired, use chopped fresh strawberries or blueberries along with a dollop of sour cream, or plain yogurt or whipping cream.
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    You can also simply sprinkle blintsi with lemon juice and some sugar.
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    Refrigerate any unused blintsi.
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    To reheat again, place in a microwave-safe dish and microwave on HIGH (full power) for about 15 seconds for each one, or place them in a preheated 400 F oven for about 5 minutes.