Caviar and Blinis

Directions

1. 1.

   1. Combine the pancake mix with the salt, egg, butter or oil, and milk or water.

2. 2.

   2. Lightly brush another tablespoon of melted butter onto a skillet over medium-high heat.

3. 3.

   3. When the skillet is hot, spoon the batter into it a tablespoon at a time.

4. 4.

   4. Cook the blinis until tiny bubbles appear, about 1 minute, then flip them and fry until golden brown on each side.

5. 5.

   5. Transfer the blinis to a platter and serve warm with the caviar, crème fraîche, chives, and smoked salmon and onion (if desired).