Mustard-Dill Pancakes with Smoked Salmon and Caviar

Mustard-Dill Pancakes with Smoked Salmon and Caviar
Mustard-Dill Pancakes with Smoked Salmon and Caviar
Here's a modern spin on blini, the buckwheat pancakes that are a classic for caviar. Also topping them with smoked salmon is a delightful way to gild the lily.
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  • Served Person: Serves 8 as a first course
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  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
  • 3 tablespoons dijon mustard
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard seeds
  • Carbohydrate 16 g(5%)
  • Cholesterol 142 mg(47%)
  • Fat 15 g(22%)
  • Fiber 1 g(3%)
  • Protein 18 g(36%)
  • Saturated Fat 6 g(32%)
  • Sodium 780 mg(32%)
  • Calories 267

Preparation Whisk first 4 ingredients in large bowl to blend. Gradually whisk in flour and baking powder. Stir in 2 tablespoons butter and dill. Cover; let stand 1 hour. Preheat oven to 250°F. Brush large skillet with butter. Heat over medium heat. Working in batches and brushing with butter as needed, drop batter by tablespoonfuls into skillet, forming 2 1/2-inch rounds. Cook until pancakes are golden on bottom and bubbles begin to break on surface, about 3 minutes. Turn over; cook until golden, about 2 minutes. Transfer to baking sheet. Keep warm in oven. Top pancakes with salmon. Spoon sour cream over. Top with caviar.

Preparation Whisk first 4 ingredients in large bowl to blend. Gradually whisk in flour and baking powder. Stir in 2 tablespoons butter and dill. Cover; let stand 1 hour. Preheat oven to 250°F. Brush large skillet with butter. Heat over medium heat. Working in batches and brushing with butter as needed, drop batter by tablespoonfuls into skillet, forming 2 1/2-inch rounds. Cook until pancakes are golden on bottom and bubbles begin to break on surface, about 3 minutes. Turn over; cook until golden, about 2 minutes. Transfer to baking sheet. Keep warm in oven. Top pancakes with salmon. Spoon sour cream over. Top with caviar.