Traditionally made from buckwheat flour, these delicious mini pancakes (like a savoury pikelet) originally hail from Russia.
They’re a versatile party canape and can be used as a base for a variety of toppings. Here, we’ve gathered our best blini recipes from the classic buckwheat batter with smoked salmon to modern polenta pancakes with a beautiful beetroot dip, these blinis are sure to be a hit with your friends and family.
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Spelt blini with hot smoked salmon and crème fraîche
Spelt blini with hot smoked salmon and crème fraîche
Entertaining is simple with these quick spelt blini topped with hot-smoked salmon and crème fraîche
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Wholemeal blini and salmon salsa
Wholemeal blini and salmon salsa
Impress your guests with a delectable winter feast.
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Smoked chicken salad on blini
Home-made blinis are quite simple, but if you’re short of time you can buy them and just make the topping.
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Blinis with goat’s cheese
Wow your guests with these delightful canapés.
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Poached eggs and smoked salmon on blini
Poached eggs and smoked salmon on blini
More sophisticated than pancakes, these buckwheat blinis topped with poached eggs and smoked salmon make a gorgeous dish for brunch with friends.
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Buckwheat blini
Originally from Russia, blini are small, leavened buckwheat pancakes that are traditionally served with sour cream and caviar. They make a perfect base for any number of canapé toppings.
Master the basics with our foolproof spelt batter, then elevate it with these four crowd-pleasing toppings: smoked salmon with radish; chicken pate, fig and walnuts, sauerkraut and roast beef, and baba ganoush and zucchini salad.
