Blini

Preparing the ingredients:

1. 1Separate the egg whites from the yolks.
2. 2Melt the butter.

Preparing the blini batter:

1. 3In a bowl, mix the flours and salt.
2. 4Dissolve the yeast in a little warm milk and add it to the flour mixture.
3. 5Mix well.
4. 6Add the egg yolks and the remaining milk, mixing until you get a smooth, even batter.
5. 7Add the melted butter and mix again.
6. 8Cover the bowl with a clean cloth and let the batter rest for 1 hour in a warm place.

Cooking the blinis:

1. 9Whip the egg whites to stiff peaks and gently fold them into the batter.
2. 10In a hot, lightly oiled pan, drop small amounts of batter (about 1 tablespoon) to form circles 5 to 6 cm in diameter.
3. 11Cook over medium heat for 1 to 2 minutes until small bubbles form on the surface, then flip the blinis and cook the other side for 1 minute.
4. 12Repeat with the remaining batter.
5. 13Serve the blinis hot with a topping of your choice.