Bliny

Bliny

Блiны (blih-NIH)

Thin Pancakes

Prep Time 15 min + 30 min rest
📈 Difficulty Easy
👥 Servings
4
🔥 Calories 248 kcal

Paper-thin yeasted pancakes made from wheat flour, served rolled with sweet or savory fillings, a beloved Belarusian breakfast and snack.

Nutrition & Info

250 kcal per serving
Protein 8.0g
Carbs 36.0g
Fat 8.0g
Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

nut-free vegetarian

Allergen Warnings

⚠ gluten ⚠ eggs ⚠ dairy

Equipment Needed

non-stick pan whisk ladle

Presentation Guide

Vessel: stacked on plate

Garnishes: powdered sugar or sour cream

Accompaniments: jam, honey, cottage cheese

Instructions

  1. 1

    Whisk eggs with sugar and salt.

  2. 2

    Add half the milk and all the flour, whisk until smooth.

  3. 3

    Add remaining milk and melted butter, mix well. Rest 30 minutes.

  4. 4

    Heat a non-stick pan with a thin layer of butter.

  5. 5

    Pour a thin layer of batter, swirling to cover the pan.

  6. 6

    Cook 1-2 minutes per side until golden. Stack and serve.

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Did You Know?

During Maslenitsa (Butter Week), Belarusians eat bliny every day for a week to celebrate the end of winter.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

  • non-stick pan
  • whisk
  • ladle

Garnishing

powdered sugar or sour cream

Accompaniments

jam, honey, cottage cheese

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.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed breakfast, maslenitsa 📜 Origins: Medieval

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