Description
Moroccan baghrir pancakes offer a delightful journey through North African culinary traditions. Delicate, spongy texture and honeycomb-like surface make these semolina pancakes a perfect breakfast or dessert for those craving authentic flavors. You will savor each bite of this cultural delicacy.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups fine semolina flour
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups plus 2 tablespoons lukewarm water
Leavening Agents:
- 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
Seasoning and Finishing:
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1/4 cup honey
Instructions
- Prepare a warm oven at 200°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to keep pancakes warm during cooking.
- Combine all liquid and dry ingredients in a blender, processing for approximately 60 seconds until the mixture achieves a silky, lump-free consistency.
- Allow the batter to rest at room temperature for 15-20 minutes, which enables fermentation and creates signature bubble formations.
- Heat a non-stick griddle or skillet over medium-low heat, ensuring surface is evenly warm.
- Gently pour small portions of batter onto the heated surface, watching carefully as numerous tiny holes emerge across the pancake’s surface.
- Cook until the top appears completely matte and dry, indicating the pancake is ready to be removed.
- Transfer each completed pancake to the prepared baking sheet in the warm oven, maintaining optimal temperature and softness.
- Serve the traditional Moroccan pancakes adorned with rich honey, melted butter, or decadent chocolate spread like Nutella for an authentic and delightful experience.
Notes
- Use warm water to activate yeast perfectly, ensuring a light, airy texture.
- Rest batter in a warm, draft-free spot to help bubbles develop naturally for authentic pancake appearance.
- Avoid overmixing batter to prevent dense, tough pancakes; gentle blending creates delicate holes.
- Experiment with alternative toppings like orange blossom water, almond butter, or date syrup for unique Moroccan-inspired flavors.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Moroccan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg