Description
Baghrir, often called Moroccan pancakes or ‘thousand-hole pancakes,’ are a delightful specialty that embodies the essence of Moroccan cuisine. These light and airy crepes are perfect for breakfast, a midday snack, or even dessert. Their unique texture features countless little holes, allowing them to soak up honey and butter beautifully, creating an irresistible treat. Easy to prepare and incredibly versatile, baghrir can be enjoyed with various toppings, making them suitable for any occasion. Whether served with warm honey, fresh fruits, or alongside traditional mint tea, these delicious crepes are sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
- 500 g fine semolina
- 1500 ml warm water
- 1 sachet baker's yeast
- 1/2 tsp salt
- Honey (for serving)
- Butter (for serving)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine fine semolina with warm water. Add baker's yeast and salt. Blend using a mixer until smooth. Let the mixture rest for about 30 minutes to rise.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Pour a ladle of batter into the skillet without spreading it. Cook for 2-3 minutes until bubbles form on the surface; do not flip the pancake.
- Serve hot with melted butter and honey drizzled on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast/Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Moroccan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 baghrir (55g)
- Calories: 138
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Ensure you use fine semolina for the best texture. Allow enough resting time for the batter to develop air bubbles for that signature holey appearance. Experiment with toppings such as fresh fruits or nut spreads for added flavor.