Wholewheat Blinis with American Caviar

Wholewheat Blinis with American Caviar
Wholewheat Blinis with American Caviar
In this sophisticated appetizer, the blinis are topped with American caviar, a delicious alternative to the pricey imported stuff.
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  • Served Person: Makes about 28
Milk/Cream Mixer Egg Appetizer Bake Dinner Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Kidney Friendly Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
  • 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1/2 cup all purpose flour
  • 1/8 teaspoon sugar
  • vegetable oil (for frying)
  • 1/2 teaspoon active dry yeast
  • 1 large egg, separated
  • Carbohydrate 4 g(1%)
  • Cholesterol 21 mg(7%)
  • Fat 4 g(6%)
  • Fiber 0 g(1%)
  • Protein 1 g(3%)
  • Saturated Fat 1 g(5%)
  • Sodium 46 mg(2%)
  • Calories 55

Preparation Pour 3 tablespoons warm water into bowl. Sprinkle yeast over; stir to blend. Let stand until yeast dissolves, about 10 minutes. Whisk milk, melted butter, 2 tablespoons sour cream, egg yolk, sugar, and salt into yeast mixture. Add both flours; whisk until smooth. Cover with plastic wrap; let stand at room temperature until very small bubbles begin to form on top of batter, 2 1/2 to 3 hours (batter will not rise). Using electric mixer, beat egg white in another medium bowl until stiff but not dry. Fold beaten egg white and dill into batter. Brush griddle or large nonstick skillet with oil; heat over medium heat. Working in batches, drop batter by tablespoonfuls onto griddle; cook until bubbles form on top and blinis are golden on bottom, about 1 minute. Turn blinis over and cook until golden on bottom, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Transfer blinis to rimmed baking sheet. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 hours ahead. Rewarm uncovered in 350°F oven 5 minutes. Serve blinis with sour cream and caviar. Ingredient tip:We like the Carolina Rainbow Trout Caviar from North Carolina. A two-ounce jar costs only $44 (sunbursttrout.com).

Preparation Pour 3 tablespoons warm water into bowl. Sprinkle yeast over; stir to blend. Let stand until yeast dissolves, about 10 minutes. Whisk milk, melted butter, 2 tablespoons sour cream, egg yolk, sugar, and salt into yeast mixture. Add both flours; whisk until smooth. Cover with plastic wrap; let stand at room temperature until very small bubbles begin to form on top of batter, 2 1/2 to 3 hours (batter will not rise). Using electric mixer, beat egg white in another medium bowl until stiff but not dry. Fold beaten egg white and dill into batter. Brush griddle or large nonstick skillet with oil; heat over medium heat. Working in batches, drop batter by tablespoonfuls onto griddle; cook until bubbles form on top and blinis are golden on bottom, about 1 minute. Turn blinis over and cook until golden on bottom, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Transfer blinis to rimmed baking sheet. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 hours ahead. Rewarm uncovered in 350°F oven 5 minutes. Serve blinis with sour cream and caviar. Ingredient tip:We like the Carolina Rainbow Trout Caviar from North Carolina. A two-ounce jar costs only $44 (sunbursttrout.com).