BLINIS BREAD RECIPES

Steps:

• Make a thin paste out of the yeast and 225g/8oz of the sifted flour diluted with the lukewarm milk.
• Leave this paste to ferment for two hours in a warm room atmosphere, and then add the rest of the flour (115g/4oz), the egg yolks, a pinch of salt, the tepid milk and mix together without letting it acquire any body. Finally add the whisked egg whites.
• Let the preparation ferment for half an hour, and when about to serve, cook the blinis quickly in the same way as pancakes, in special little omelette pans. Dish them up very hot on a napkin.

Steps:

• Mix 100g wholemeal strong bread flour, 70g plain white flour, 1 tsp fast action yeast and ¼ tsp salt in a large bowl. Make a well in the centre and pour 1 lightly beaten medium egg and 250ml lukewarm milk. 
• Whisk the egg and milk together gradually drawing in the flour until all of it is incorporated and there is a smooth batter. Cover the bowl with cling film and leave to stand for about 1 hour, after which it will have thickened slightly.
• Heat a large non-stick pan with a small amount of vegetable oil. Stir the batter and, using a teaspoon, drop about eight spoonfuls into the pan to make bite-sized pancakes. 
• Cook for 1-2 minutes, until bubbles appear on the surface of the pancakes. Flip over and cook for another minute or until golden. Carefully transfer the blinis to a plate and repeat with the remaining batter. 
• Mix 100g crème fraîche with 1 tbsp creamed horseradish, a squeeze of lemon juice and a little seasoning. Cut slices of smoked salmon into small pieces.
• Top each blini with a spoonful of the crème fraîche mixture and a piece of smoked salmon. Garnish with a small piece of fresh dill, a little lemon zest and black pepper, and finish with another squeeze of lemon juice.
• Ready to give these blinis a go at home? Here's your handy shopping list for all the ingredients you need, just jot these down or take a screenshot before you head to the shops. 100g wholemeal strong bread flour70g plain white flour1 tsp fast action yeast¼ tsp of salt1 medium egg250ml lukewarm milkvegetable oil100g crème fraiche1 tbsp of creamed horseradishlemon juicesmoked salmonfresh dillblack pepper Serves 8