Definition of "blinis" [blinis]

• Plural form of blini. (noun)

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• "Some of my favorites: masa harina (ground from the same corn used to make tortillas, it tastes like it; the key ingredient in tamales); chickpea flour (also called besan; used for breading, in simple water-based batters, or for authentic socca); and buckwheat flour (for delicate pancakes known as blinis and as a nice addition—in small doses—to yeast bread)."
• "Keller's blinis are unusual in that the principal ingredient is potato – a whole pound to just 2 tablespoons of flour."
• "Are blinis the best culinary kick-off to a celebration, or do you have another, even more sophisticated crowd pleaser up your sleeve?"