Description
Learn how to make Moroccan Msemen, square laminated pancakes that are perfect for breakfast or tea time. These layered pancakes are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, with a hint of buttery sweetness. Serve them warm with a drizzle of honey-butter syrup for an authentic Moroccan treat.
Ingredients
Dough:
- 3 1/2 cups white flour, all-purpose or bread
- 1/2 cup fine semolina or durum flour
- 2 tsp sugar
- 2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp dry yeast
- 1 1/2 cups warm water
For Folding the Msemen:
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup fine semolina
- 1/4 cup very soft unsalted butter
Instructions
- Make the Msemen Dough – Combine dry ingredients, add water, knead until smooth. Divide into balls and let rest.
- Shape the Msemen – Spread dough thinly, dot with butter and semolina, fold into layers.
- Cooking the Msemen – Flatten squares and cook until golden and crispy.
- Reheating and Serving – Reheat in a pan or oven, serve with honey-butter syrup.
Notes
- You can make msemen as small or as large as you like.
- Use multiple pans if you don’t have a double griddle.
- Experiment with different flour combinations for varied textures.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Bread, Breakfast, Tea Time
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Moroccan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 msemen
- Calories: 158 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 234mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
