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Russian Brunch Feast: Gluten-Free Blini with Smoked Salmon and Crème Fraîche

Discover this delightful Russian Brunch Feast featuring gluten-free blini topped with smoked salmon, tangy crème fraîche, and fresh chives. Elegantly plated for a cinematic experience, this recipe is perfect for an unforgettable meal that celebrates the flavors of Russia while catering to a gluten-free diet.

🕒 Prep: 10 minutes - Cook: 25 minutes - Total: 35 minutes
🍽 Servings: 6
🔥 Difficulty: Intermediate
🌎 Cuisine: Russian, Gluten-Free

Allergens

Eggs, Milk, Fish

Ingredients

  • 2 cups gluten
  • free all
  • purpose flour
  • 1 1/4 cups milk (dairy or non
  • dairy)
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 2 tbsp melted butter
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 8 oz smoked salmon, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup crème fraîche
  • 2 tbsp fresh chives, chopped
  • Freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together gluten free flour, milk, eggs, sugar, melted butter, salt, and baking powder until smooth batter forms. Cover and let rest for 30 minutes.
  2. Heat a non stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Pour 1/4 cup of batter per blini onto the skillet, cooking in batches. Cook until bubbles form on the surface and edges are golden brown, about 1 2 minutes per side. Transfer cooked blini to a plate and keep warm.
  3. Assemble each blini with a slice of smoked salmon, a dollop of crème fraîche, a pinch of chopped chives, and a twist of freshly ground black pepper. Serve immediately.

Chef’s Insight

For an extra touch of luxury, use a silver serving dish and tongs for the smoked salmon - Add a few drops of edible gold leaf to the crème fraîche for an opulent presentation

Notes

For a gluten-free diet, ensure that the gluten-free all-purpose flour is certified gluten-free - Adjust the seasoning to taste, adding more salt or pepper as desired - Be sure to use fresh chives for the best flavor and presentation

Cultural or Historical Background

Blini are a traditional Russian pancake typically enjoyed during festive occasions like Maslenitsa (Butter Week) and Christmas