Mary Berry Blinis Recipe

This Mary Berry Blinis Recipe is a light and spongy recipe, which features buckwheat flour and whipped egg whites. It’s the ultimate party canapé base, ready in about 1 hour and 30 minutes (including rising time).

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Mary Berry Blinis Recipe Ingredients

For the Batter:

• 175g (6 oz) strong white flour
• 75g (3 oz) buckwheat flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 sachet (7g) fast-action dried yeast
• 300ml (10 fl oz) milk, warmed
• 2 large eggs, separated
• 40g (1½ oz) butter, melted (plus extra for frying)

Classic Topping Ideas:

• 200g smoked salmon, sliced
• 150ml crème fraîche or sour cream
• Fresh dill sprigs
• Lemon wedges
• Black pepper

How To Make Mary Berry Blinis Recipe

1. Mix dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, sift together the strong white flour, buckwheat flour, and salt. Stir in the dried yeast. Making a well in the center helps with mixing.
2. Make the batter: Pour the warm milk into a jug. Add the egg yolks (keep the whites separate for later) and the melted butter to the milk and whisk together. Pour this liquid mixture into the well of the dry ingredients.
3. Whisk until smooth: Using a balloon whisk or electric hand mixer, beat the mixture vigorously until it forms a smooth, thick batter with the consistency of double cream.
4. Proof the batter: Cover the bowl with a clean tea cloth or cling film. Leave it in a warm place for about 1 hour. The batter will ferment, becoming bubbly and sponge-like.
5. Fold in egg whites: In a separate clean bowl, whisk the egg whites until they form stiff peaks. Gently fold the egg whites into the risen batter using a metal spoon. Do not beat; use a cutting motion to keep the air in, which makes the blinis light.
6. Fry the blinis: Heat a large frying pan or flat griddle over medium heat and brush with a little melted butter. Drop tablespoonfuls of the batter into the pan (spaced apart). Cook for about 40-60 seconds until bubbles appear on the surface and pop.
7. Flip and finish: Flip the blinis over and cook the other side for about 30 seconds until golden brown. Transfer to a wire rack to cool covered with a clean tea cloth to keep them soft. Repeat with the remaining batter.

Recipe Tips

• Buckwheat Flour: Mary Berry uses a mix of strong white flour and buckwheat flour. The buckwheat gives the blinis their traditional nutty flavor and slightly darker color. If you can’t find it, you can use all strong white flour, but the flavor will be milder.
• Separating Eggs: This is the secret to the texture. Whisking the whites separately and folding them in at the end acts like a soufflé, making the pancakes airy rather than dense.
• Pan Temperature: The first batch is often a test. If they brown too quickly before the bubbles appear, lower the heat. They need gentle heat to rise properly.
• Size Consistency: For neat canapés, use a tablespoon measure to drop the batter. For a starter size, use a ladle.
• Covering: Keeping the cooked blinis covered with a cloth while you cook the rest prevents them from drying out and becoming crispy edges; you want them soft.

What To Serve With Mary Berry Blinis Recipe

These are the quintessential vessel for luxury toppings.

• Classic: Smoked salmon, a dollop of crème fraîche, and a sprig of dill.
• Luxury: Sour cream and a spoonful of caviar or lumpfish roe.
• Vegetarian: Cream cheese with roasted red pepper or marinated artichoke.
• Sweet: While traditionally savory, they can be served with honey and ricotta.

How To Store Mary Berry Blinis Recipe

• Refrigerate: Store cooled blinis in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
• Reheat: Wrap them in foil and warm in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for 5-10 minutes. Avoid the microwave as they can become rubbery.
• Freeze: These freeze brilliantly. Flash freeze them on a baking tray, then transfer to a freezer bag. They keep for up to 1 month. Reheat directly from frozen in the oven.

Mary Berry Blinis Recipe Nutrition Facts

• Calories: 65
• Total Fat: 3g
• Saturated Fat: 1.5g
• Cholesterol: 25mg
• Sodium: 80mg
• Total Carbohydrates: 8g
• Dietary Fiber: 0.5g
• Sugar: 1g
• Protein: 2g

Nutrition information is estimated per plain blini (without toppings).

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