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A stack of golden brown, flaky Msemen Moroccan Pancake layers served on a white plate.

Msemen Moroccan Pancake

  • Author: leckerzutaten.com
  • Total Time: 80 min
  • Yield: 8 pancakes 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A traditional Moroccan layered flatbread, Msemen is flaky, slightly chewy, and perfect for breakfast or a snack.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup fine semolina flour
  • 1 teaspoon instant dry yeast
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups warm water (approximate)
  • 1/2 cup melted butter, for folding
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil, for kneading and cooking

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, mix the all-purpose flour, semolina, yeast, salt, and sugar.
  2. Gradually add the warm water, mixing until a shaggy dough forms.
  3. Turn the dough out onto a lightly oiled surface. Knead for about 5 minutes until the dough is smooth but still slightly sticky.
  4. Divide the dough into 8 equal balls. Brush each ball lightly with oil, cover with plastic wrap, and let rest for 30 minutes.
  5. Prepare a workspace with oil and melted butter mixed together. Take one dough ball and flatten it into a thin square or rectangle using oiled hands.
  6. Brush the surface with the oil/butter mixture. Fold the dough like a letter (bring the top edge to the center, then the bottom edge over that).
  7. Brush the folded surface again with the oil/butter mixture. Fold the dough in half again (like closing a book).
  8. Cover the folded square and let it rest for another 15 minutes. Repeat with the remaining dough balls.
  9. Heat a large griddle or non-stick pan over medium heat.
  10. Take one rested square and gently stretch it out slightly without tearing.
  11. Cook the Msemen on the hot griddle for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and puffed.
  12. Remove from heat and serve immediately.

Notes

  • You can serve Msemen plain, drizzled with honey, or with cheese.
  • If the dough tears while stretching, simply patch it up; it will still cook well.
  • Prep Time: 20 min
  • Cook Time: 25 min
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Pan-Frying
  • Cuisine: Moroccan

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 pancake
  • Calories: 300
  • Sugar: 2
  • Sodium: 350
  • Fat: 12
  • Saturated Fat: 5
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 42
  • Fiber: 2
  • Protein: 8
  • Cholesterol: 20

Keywords: Msemen, Moroccan pancake, semolina flatbread, layered bread, breakfast, griddle bread

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