Moroccan Baghrir Light Pancakes (Printable Page)

Light, spongy Moroccan pancakes with honeycomb texture served warm with melted butter and honey.

# What You Need:

→ Baghrir Batter

01 - 2 cups fine semolina
02 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
03 - 2 1/4 cups warm water
04 - 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
05 - 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
06 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
07 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

→ For Serving

08 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
09 - 4 tablespoons honey

# Steps:

01 - Combine semolina, flour, sugar, yeast, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
02 - Gradually whisk in warm water until a smooth, lump-free batter forms.
03 - Cover and leave at room temperature for 30 minutes until slightly bubbly.
04 - Warm a nonstick skillet or crepe pan over medium heat without greasing.
05 - Pour about 1/4 cup batter into the pan's center and swirl gently to spread evenly.
06 - Cook until holes appear on surface and top is dry, about 2–3 minutes; do not flip.
07 - Remove crepe and continue with remaining batter, stirring occasionally.
08 - Melt butter and honey together over low heat in a small saucepan.
09 - Drizzle baghrir warm with the honey-butter sauce and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The honeycomb texture traps honey and butter in every bite, making something both light and deeply satisfying.
  • No flipping required, which means less stress and more time to enjoy your coffee while they cook.
  • It's vegetarian, impressive enough for guests, yet simple enough to make on a quiet weekend morning.
02 -
  • If your batter is too thick after resting, add water a tablespoon at a time—too-thick batter won't spread properly and those holes won't form.
  • The pan temperature is crucial; if it's too hot, the bottom burns before the holes form; too cool, and you'll get thick, doughy crepes instead of lacy ones.
03 -
  • Stir your batter occasionally between crepes to keep the yeast and baking powder suspended and distributed evenly throughout.
  • If your first baghrir isn't perfect, don't worry—your pan temperature is still adjusting, and by the second or third one, you'll have the rhythm down.
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