Quick Blini

Ingredients

• 1 (1/4 ounce) packet fast-rising active dry yeast (2 1/4 tsp)

• 3/4 cup warm water
• 2 tablespoons warm water
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 3/4 cup buckwheat flour
• 1/4 cup all-purpose white flour
• 1/4 cup instant nonfat dry milk powder
• 2 tablespoons low-fat sour cream or low-fat plain yogurt
• 1 1/2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted and cooled
• 2 large eggs, separated
• 1 pinch salt

Directions

1. 1

   In a medium-sized bowl, combine the yeast, water, and honey; Let mixture rest for about 5 minutes, or until foamy.

2. 2

   Stir in the flours, milk powder, sour cream, melted butter, and egg yolks; Cover bowl with plastic wrap and let the batter rest for 30 minutes (It will not rise very much, but will form bubbles on the surface).

3. 3

   In a separate bowl, beat egg whites with the salt just until they form stiff peaks; do not overbeat, or they may be difficult to fold; Gently, but thoroughly, fold the beaten whites into the batter.

4. 4

   Preheat a griddle or large skillet over medium heat and lightly grease it; Spoon 1-1/2- to 2-tablespoon measures of the batter onto the preheated griddle; When bubbles have formed on the surface of the pancakes, and the bottoms are browned, turn them and cook just until lightly browned on the second side.

5. 5

   Yield 30 2 1/2 to 3" blini.