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Sweet Blinis with Dried Apricots

Yields1 ServingPrep Time10 minsCook Time3 minsTotal Time13 mins

This recipe is among the most popular and most-eaten dishes in Russia.

 1 sachet of Saf-instant yeast
 300 g Flour
 500 ml Milk
 4 Eggs separated
 1 tbsp Sugar
 4 Dried apricots, almonds, raisins and grapes
 Honey
 Butter for cooking
1

Put the yeast in a bowl and dissolve in 100ml of warm milk.

2

In a large mixing bowl, mix the flour, sugar, salt, milk and yeast mixture, yolks and the remaining milk, and whisk together well. Cover with a clean cloth.

3

Leave the mixture to rise. It should double in volume so leave for an hour.

4

Then, add the egg whites (whisked until stiff).

5

Heat a small blini pan and add a knob of butter.

6

Cook the blinis for 3 minutes on each side over a moderate heat.

7

Warm the honey with the chopped fruit and nuts and pour over the warm blinis.