06Mix baking soda in about 1 tablespoon of milk, add to batter and lightly beat again.
07Add baking powder and mix lightly until blended.
08Let batter sit for about 5 minutes before using.
09Batter consistency should be like whipping cream.
10Preheat a 10 inch heavy bottom, shallow fry pan to medium-high heat.
11Rub fry pan with vegetable oil before cooking each blintsi.
12Pour about 1/2 cup batter onto fry pan and quickly spread over fry pan by shaking fry pan in a circular motion.
13Cook until edges just start to brown and lightly curl, about 1 minute.
14Turn blintsi over and cook an additional 15 to 20 seconds.
15Adjust heat temperature to suit the type of fry pan you are using.
16Remove blintsi from fry pan, fold in half and wipe blinsti with melted butter.
17Although the blinsti taste best if served immediately, you can cook them ahead of time and place in a preheated 275 F oven to keep warm.
18Serve with syrups or jams of your choice.
19If desired, use chopped fresh strawberries or blueberries along with a dollop of sour cream, or plain yogurt or whipping cream.
20You can also simply sprinkle blintsi with lemon juice and some sugar.
21Refrigerate any unused blintsi.
22To reheat again, place in a microwave-safe dish and microwave on HIGH (full power) for about 15 seconds for each one, or place them in a preheated 400 F oven for about 5 minutes.