# Buckwheat Blini with Chives - Made In

These yeast-leavened buckwheat blini are light, tender, and sized for two bites, with chives folded in for a subtle oniony note and pop of color. Serve warm with crème fraîche and smoked salmon or caviar for a polished, simple-yet-special appetizer.

Blini are yeast-leavened pancakes traditionally made with buckwheat flour and served as an appetizer in Russian and Eastern Slavic cuisines. While blini can vary in size, this version is intentionally smaller, creating tender, two-bite pancakes designed for topping and sharing. Whipped egg whites are folded into the batter to keep the blini light and delicate.

Chives add freshness and balance without overpowering the toppings. The batter yields approximately 56 blini, making this recipe ideal for entertaining, and a [Carbon Steel Griddle](https://madeincookware.com/products/carbon-steel-griddle/griddle-nl) helps you cook a large batch quickly and evenly. Serve them warm with crème fraîche or sour cream and your choice of smoked salmon, caviar, trout roe, or softly scrambled eggs or omit the chives and serve with whipped cream and jam or chopped fresh fruit for a sweeter option. Vodka or champagne on the side keeps things festive!

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