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Bliny - Russian pancakes

Bliny are one of the oldest dishes of Russian cuisine and a symbol of the sun. They are made from buckwheat or wheat flour, eggs, milk, and yeast.

They are served with caviar, sour cream, smoked salmon, cottage cheese, or jam. They are part of Maslenitsa (Butter Week), when they are baked all week long to celebrate the end of winter and the arrival of spring.

Bliny - Russian pancakes
  • Bliny symbolize the sun and are a traditional dish of the Maslenitsa (Butter Week) celebration.
  • The original recipe uses buckwheat flour, which gives bliny a nutty flavor.
  • They are served with both sweet and savory fillings, from caviar to jam.
  • Yeast in the batter gives bliny their characteristic airy texture.
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