Baghrir
Soft, spongy Moroccan semolina pancakes cooked on one side only, full of tiny holes that soak up warm honey butter. The thousand-hole pancake.
Method
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Put the semolina, flour, yeast, baking powder, sugar, salt and water in a blender and blend for 2 to 3 minutes, until smooth and frothy.
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Pour into a jug and leave to rest for 30 minutes. It will bubble.
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Heat a non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Stir the batter and pour in about 60 ml to make a pancake about 12 cm across. Do not grease the pan.
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Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, without turning, until the surface is covered in holes and is completely dry.
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Slide the pancake onto a clean cloth in a single layer, holey side up, and repeat with the rest of the batter.
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Warm the butter and honey together and pour over the pancakes, or dip each one, and serve at once.
Chef’s Tips
- Cook one side only. The holes form on the side that is not touched by the pan.
- Do not grease the pan. A dry pan gives the best holes.
- Lay the finished pancakes side by side, not stacked. Stacking makes them soggy.
Pairing Suggestions
- Mint tea
- Honey and butter
- Fresh fruit
Storage & Reheating
Best eaten warm. Keep in the fridge up to 2 days and reheat for 20 seconds in the microwave.
Common questions
How long does Baghrir take to make?
About 35 minutes in total — 15 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking. The recipe serves 4.
What are the key tips for making Baghrir?
Cook one side only. The holes form on the side that is not touched by the pan. Do not grease the pan. A dry pan gives the best holes. Lay the finished pancakes side by side, not stacked. Stacking makes them soggy.
What should I serve with Baghrir?
Mint tea; Honey and butter; Fresh fruit.
Is Baghrir suitable for a special diet?
This recipe is vegetarian. Those labels are checked against the ingredient list, so a dish is only marked when nothing in it contradicts the claim.
How many calories are in Baghrir?
About 481 kcal per serving, with 10 g protein, 81 g carbohydrate and 13 g fat. The figures are calculated from the ingredient list and are an estimate.
Nutritional Highlights
Per serving, calculated from the ingredient list. Treat these as an estimate — brands and cuts vary.
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