DAY Recipe

I like to use Yukon Gold potatoes for these blini because they absorb more
cream than other potatoes and thus result in the best possible texture. This
recipe will make extra batter, but it’s a difficult recipe to reduce. The
batter is best when used immediately, but it can be made up to two hours
ahead if stored in [...]

(Buckwheat Yeast Pancakes with Three Caviars)

Serves 18 with blini to spare.

INGREDIENTS
a 1/4 -ounce package (2 1/2 teaspoons) active dry yeast

2 1/2 tablespoons sugar

2 cups milk

2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus additional for brushing the griddle

1 cup buckwheat flour [...]

Cornmeal gives these blini a slightly crunchy texture that is perfect with the salsa.

Makes 64.

INGREDIENTS
blini

1 cup plus 2 tablespoons low-fat milk

2 tablespoons water

1/4 cup sugar

1 teaspoon dry yeast

3/4 cup unbleached all purpose flour

2/3 cup yellow cornmeal

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 [...]