Beghrir (Moroccan Pancakes)
    BreakfastMoroccan

    Beghrir (Moroccan Pancakes)

    Semolina gives these exotic yeast pancakes a light, lacy texture, and the thousands of tiny holes catch the sweet honey and butter sauce with optional orange blossom. Substitute rosewater flavor if you prefer.

    Prep Time
    10 min
    Cook Time
    35 min
    Total Time
    45 min
    Servings
    6
    Difficulty
    medium

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    Ingredients

    • 1 cup warm water (115 degrees F/46 degrees C)
    • 0.50 tsp active dry yeast
    • 0.50 tsp white sugar
    • 1 cup milk
    • 1 cup all-purpose flour
    • 1 cup semolina flour
    • 2 piece eggs
    • 2 tsp baking powder
    • 1 tsp salt
    • 6 tbsp butter
    • 0.75 cup honey
    • 1 tsp orange-flower water, or to taste

    Instructions

    1. 1

      Place the water, yeast, and sugar in a blender, and let stand without blending for 5 minutes, until the yeast softens and begins to form a creamy foam. Add the milk, flour, semolina flour, eggs, baking powder, and salt. Blend until the mixture is smooth, about 1 minute. Leave the mixture in the blender to rest for about 30 minutes.

    2. 2

      Heat a 5-inch nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Blend the pancake mixture for about 10 seconds, to remix, and scoop 1/4 to 1/3 cup of batter into the heated skillet. Cook the beghrir until bubbles have formed and popped, and the top of the pancake is no longer shiny, about 3 minutes. Do not flip. Adjust the heat as necessary so that the bottoms of the pancakes are just starting to brown when the tops are dry. Blend the batter for 10 seconds or so after cooking 3 or 4 pancakes, to keep the batter fluffy.

    3. 3

      To make the sauce, place the butter, honey, and flower-water flavoring in a microwave-safe bowl, and microwave on High setting until the butter is melted and the honey is hot, about 1 1/2 minutes. Stir the sauce, and drizzle about 1 tablespoon over each warm pancake to serve.

    Nutrition Facts

    Per Serving

    354
    Calories
    6g
    Protein
    54g
    Carbs
    14g
    Fat

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