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Moroccan Msemen, Soft, Flaky and Foolproof

Flaky Moroccan flatbreads made from a dough that's stretched thin, then folded with oil and semolina and pan-fried until golden. They're a breakfast favorite, served with honey or cheese.
مدة التحضير 30 minutes
مدة الطهي 25 minutes
الوقت الكلي 55 minutes
عدد الحصص: 5 people

المقادير
  

  • 3 cups flour
  • Half a cup of fine semolina
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • Warm water for kneading
  • Oil for stretching
  • Extra semolina for sprinkling
  • Melted butter (optional)

Method
 

  1. Mix the flour, semolina, salt and sugar, then add the water gradually and knead until you get a soft, elastic dough.
  2. Knead well for a few minutes until the dough is smooth, then divide it into balls, oil them and let them rest for 15 minutes.
  3. Stretch each ball on an oiled surface until it becomes very thin and almost transparent.
  4. Sprinkle on a little semolina and butter, then fold the dough into a square by bringing the edges toward the center.
  5. Stretch the square out slightly, then cook it in a hot pan with a little oil until golden on both sides.
  6. Serve the msemen hot with honey and butter, or with cheese.

ملاحظات

The softer the dough, the more tender and flaky your msemen will turn out.
Stretch the dough as thin as you can to get clearly defined layers.
You can fill the msemen with seasoned onions and tomatoes for a savory version.