Quick Blini (Thin Buckwheat Pancakes) Recipe

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"Blini are thin buckwheat pancakes usually served with sour cream, caviar, and/or smoked salmon. They make an excellent choice for Hanukkah breakfast with pancake syrup...."

INGREDIENTS
1 packet "quick"-type active dry yeast
3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons warm (105 to 115 degrees F.) water
1 Tablespoon honey
3/4 cup (light) buckwheat flour
1/4 cup all-purpose white flour, preferably unbleached
1/4 cup instant nonfat dry milk powder
2 Tablespoons commercial sour cream or plain yogurt
1-1/2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted and cooled
2 large eggs, separated
Pinch of salt
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For Frying:
Butter, margarine, vegetable oil, or non-stick cooking spray
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To Serve (optional):
Commercial sour cream or plain yogurt
Caviar
Very thinly sliced smoked salmon (or "lox")
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