Paper-thin yeasted pancakes made from wheat flour, served rolled with sweet or savory fillings, a beloved Belarusian breakfast and snack.
Instructions
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Whisk eggs with sugar and salt.
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Add half the milk and all the flour, whisk until smooth.
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Add remaining milk and melted butter, mix well. Rest 30 minutes.
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Heat a non-stick pan with a thin layer of butter.
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Pour a thin layer of batter, swirling to cover the pan.
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Cook 1-2 minutes per side until golden. Stack and serve.
Did You Know?
During Maslenitsa (Butter Week), Belarusians eat bliny every day for a week to celebrate the end of winter.
The Story Behind Bliny
Bliny are the ancient pancakes of the Eastern Slavic world, and in Belarus they hold a special place. Thin, lacy, and versatile, they are eaten for breakfast, as snacks, and as the base for machanka.
On the Calendar: Year-round, especially during Maslenitsa (Butter Week) before Lent.
Legacy: Bliny connect Belarus to the oldest Slavic culinary traditions and remain a daily staple.
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