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Ingredients
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Caviar
Blinis
Crème Fraîche
Method
Caviar Preparation
- 1
Chill the Caviar
Before serving, make sure the caviar is properly chilled. Keep it in the refrigerator until you're ready to serve.
Blinis Preparation
- 2
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, combine the yeast, warm milk, and sugar. Let it sit for about 5 minutes, or until frothy.
- 3
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, buckwheat flour, and salt. Mix well.
- 4
- 5
Let Batter Rise
Cover the bowl with a kitchen towel and let the batter rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
- 6
Cook Blinis
Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Brush with a little melted butter. Pour about 1 tablespoon of batter for each blini. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown.
- 7
Keep Warm
Transfer cooked blinis to a plate and cover with a clean kitchen towel to keep warm while you cook the remaining batter.
Crème Fraîche Preparation
- 8
Combine Ingredients
In a mixing bowl, combine the heavy cream and buttermilk.
- 9
Let it Sit
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it sit at room temperature for 12-24 hours, until thickened.
- 10
Chill
Once thickened, stir the crème fraîche and refrigerate until ready to serve.
