Welcome to a recipe that will revolutionize your breakfast routine! Today, we're exploring a genius kitchen hack: making perfect batter for bliny (traditional thin pancakes, similar to crêpes) in a simple plastic bottle. Forget about whisks, bowls, and the dreaded flour lumps. This method is incredibly clean, quick, and foolproof, delivering a silky-smooth batter every single time. It's the perfect solution for busy mornings, small kitchens, or even camping trips. Get ready to enjoy delicious, delicate bliny with minimal effort and zero mess!
How to make pancake batter in a bottle
Ingredients for Pancake Batter in a Bottle
- 400 g milk whey or buttermilk
- 1 egg
- 160 g all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon each of sugar and salt
How to Make Pancake Batter in a Bottle
First, pour in the milk whey or buttermilk.
After the whey or milk, add the egg to the bottle.
Add baking soda, salt, and sugar to the flour.
Add all the ingredients to the bottle one by one. For the quantity of ingredients specified in the recipe, a one-liter bottle is sufficient. First, pour in the milk whey or buttermilk. You can use any dairy product. I recommend diluting milk or kefir (a fermented milk drink, similar to a thin yogurt) with water in a 1-to-1 ratio.
After the whey or milk, add the egg to the bottle. To help the ingredients pass easily through the narrow neck, use a funnel. You can make a funnel from a smaller plastic bottle.
To the flour, add baking soda, salt, and sugar. Pour these dry ingredients into the bottle—this is where you’ll appreciate having a funnel. The pinch of soda is essential; it neutralizes the acidity of the whey or kefir and helps create lovely little holes in the bliny (thin, crêpe-like pancakes).
Pour in a tablespoon of olive or odorless vegetable oil.
Pour in one tablespoon of olive or odorless vegetable oil. Use refined oil for the batter and save the cold-pressed oil for salads.
Seal the bottle tightly. Shake vigorously until all the flour lumps dissolve.
Pour a portion of the batter, don't forget to shake the bottle!
Flip the pancake and cook on the other side.
Once all the ingredients are in, it’s time to mix the batter. Seal the bottle tightly. Shake it vigorously until all the flour lumps have dissolved. Shaking for 2-3 minutes should be enough to get the batter ready. It’s essential to let the batter rest—place it in the refrigerator for at least half an hour, or up to overnight for fresh bliny for breakfast. The batter will separate as it rests in the fridge. This is normal; just shake the bottle again before using.
Frying thin bliny from a bottle is a pleasure! Heat a skillet and grease it with a thin layer of vegetable oil. Pour a portion of the batter, not forgetting to shake the bottle first!
Flip the blin and cook it on the other side.
From the ingredients in this recipe, I got 11 thin pancakes. The pan size is 22 centimeters.
From the ingredients listed in this recipe, I made 11 thin bliny. The skillet size is 22 centimeters (about 8.5 inches). Remember, the runnier the batter, the thinner the bliny. This batter is also convenient to store and perfect for taking with you on a trip to the countryside!
And there you have it—perfectly thin and delicious bliny made with the simplest, cleanest method imaginable! This bottle trick is not just a novelty; it's a genuinely practical way to prepare batter in advance and store it neatly in the fridge. Serve your warm bliny with a dollop of sour cream, your favorite jam, or a drizzle of honey. For a more savory or festive touch, try them with smoked salmon or a little caviar. We hope this clever technique brings a little extra joy and ease to your kitchen. Happy cooking!
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