Buckwheat Blini with Crème Fraîche | culture: the word on cheese

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
• 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
• 4 tablespoons lukewarm water
• 1 cup lukewarm whole milk
• 1 cup buckwheat flour
• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 2 tablespoons canola oil (plus more for greasing pan)
• 2 eggs (separated)
• Crème fraîche and assorted toppings (to garnish)