Sesame Rings

nce upon a time, in the ancient city of Athens, where gods and heroes roamed, there was a happy god named Apollo. Apollo's family lived high on Mount Olympus, but he loved to mingle with mortals. To help out his family and spread joy, Apollo made special sesame ring cookies that sparkled with magic.

But even with their heavenly smell, not many people dared to try Apollo's cookies because they thought he was too powerful. Then, one bright day, a clever goddess named Athena decided to taste Apollo's cookies.

Athena loved them so much that she shared them with all her friends, both mortal and divine. Suddenly, everyone in Athens wanted to taste Apollo's cookies! His little stand turned into a grand bakery, where gods and mortals came together to enjoy his treats.

Apollo and Athena became the best of friends, laughing and sharing stories. Even though Apollo's family lived in the sky, he always remembered the fun times with Athena. Together, they kept baking cookies and spreading happiness in ancient Athens, where gods and mortals lived side by side in harmony.

Ingredients

Recipe

2 eggs
2 cups of milk (or heavy cream for more indulgent blini)
1T sugar
1/2t salt
approx. 2 cups of flour
2T canola or vegetable oil + more for oiling the pan

90 Mins 12 Servings

1. Break 2 eggs. It's ok to make some mess.

Slowly start stirring in flour. Start with a cup, and stir a little more at a time until you get a runny batter but not as thin as milk – don’t stress about this step, you can always adjust as you go!

Preheat a 10" non-stick pan over medium heat and rub with oil (I pour some in a little cup and dip a paper towel in, then run it around the pan before making each blin)

Use a 1/4 cup or 1/3 cup measurer to scoop the batter into the middle of the pan, then quickly tilt the pan in a circular motion until the batter spreads to cover the pan surface. It should be a very thin layer. Note: The first few blini may be experimental. Try the 1/4 cup and see if the batter covers the pan. Does it easily slide around the pan? If it’s too thick, add some milk/cream to the batter. If it’s too thin, add more flour to the batter.

Preheat a 10" non-stick pan over medium heat and rub with oil (I pour some in a little cup and dip a paper towel in, then run it around the pan before making each blin)

Preheat a 10" non-stick pan over medium heat and rub with oil (I pour some in a little cup and dip a paper towel in, then run it around the pan before making each blin)

Preheat a 10" non-stick pan over medium heat and rub with oil (I pour some in a little cup and dip a paper towel in, then run it around the pan before making each blin)