Russian Pancakes Or Blini

Ingredients

• 1 pkg dry yeast
• 3 c lukewarm milk
• 3 c flour buckwheat if possible
• 3 eggs separated
• 12 c butter
• 12 tsp salt

Directions

1. Dissolve yeast in 14 cup milk or enough to make a sponge Let rise in a warm place about 3 hours
2. Cream egg yolks butter and salt
3. Add yeast sponge remaining flour and remaining milk Beat until smooth
4. Cover
5. Let stand for 30 minutes
6. Beat egg whites until stiff and fold into batter
7. Butter a skillet lightly
8. Proceed like for pancakes about 3 inches in diameter