Whole Wheat Blinis with American Caviar

Preparation

1. Step 1

   Pour 3 tablespoons warm water into bowl. Sprinkle yeast over; stir to blend. Let stand until yeast dissolves, about 10 minutes.

   Step 2

   Whisk milk, melted butter, 2 tablespoons sour cream, egg yolk, sugar, and salt into yeast mixture. Add both flours; whisk until smooth. Cover with plastic wrap; let stand at room temperature until very small bubbles begin to form on top of batter, 2 1/2 to 3 hours (batter will not rise).

   Step 3

   Using electric mixer, beat egg white in another medium bowl until stiff but not dry. Fold beaten egg white and dill into batter.

   Step 4

   Brush griddle or large nonstick skillet with oil; heat over medium heat. Working in batches, drop batter by tablespoonfuls onto griddle; cook until bubbles form on top and blinis are golden on bottom, about 1 minute. Turn blinis over and cook until golden on bottom, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Transfer blinis to rimmed baking sheet. DO AHEAD Can be made 2 hours ahead. Rewarm uncovered in 350°F oven 5 minutes.

   Step 5

   Serve blinis with sour cream and caviar.

   Step 6

   We like the Carolina Rainbow Trout Caviar from North Carolina. A two-ounce jar costs only $44 (sunbursttrout.com). For more great American caviars, check out our guide.