Blini - Russian Pancakes

A really sophisticated main dish, serves 5.

5 c. flour
1 c. boiling milk
2 pkg. granulated yeast
3 eggs
2 1/2 c. warm water
Red caviar
1 pint sour cream
Black caviar
1 c. butter (melted)
Ground marinated herring

Mix yeast and water; add flour, mix. Let rise until double (about 2 hours). Add slowly milk, then eggs. Let rise 1 hour. Fry in margarine in heavy iron skillet. Keep warm in covered dish in oven (will keep at least an hour). Serve with dishes of sour cream, melted butter and a choice of black caviar, red caviar and ground marinated herring. Each guest takes his pancake, adds butter and caviar (or herring), rolls his pancake up, and tops it with sour cream. Serve with a light white wine, tossed salad afterwards, then fruits for dessert.