Fluffy Moroccan Pancakes: The Secret to Perfect Thousand-Hole Pancakes recipe

Fluffy Moroccan Pancakes: The Secret to Perfect Thousand-Hole Pancakes

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Prep Time
40min
Cook Time
15min
Total Time
55min

Baghrir, also known as Moroccan pancakes, are soft, spongy pancakes with a unique texture. They are traditionally served with honey and butter, making them a delightful breakfast or snack.

Ingredients

4 Servings
(1 serving = 2-3 pancakes)
  • 2cups
    semolina
  • 1cup
    all-purpose flour
  • 1tsp
    salt
  • 1tbsp
    sugar
  • 2tsp
    baking powder
  • 1tsp
    active dry yeast
  • 3cups
    warm water
  • 1pinch
    baking soda (optional)

How to make Fluffy Moroccan Pancakes: The Secret to Perfect Thousand-Hole Pancakes

Mix Dry Ingredients

  1. In a large bowl, combine the semolina, all-purpose flour, salt, sugar, baking powder, and yeast. Mix well.

    Step 1.1: In a large bowl, combine the semolina, all-purpose flour, salt, sugar, baking powder, and yeast
    Step 1.2: In a large bowl, combine the semolina, all-purpose flour, salt, sugar, baking powder, and yeast

Add Water

  1. Gradually add warm water to the dry ingredients while stirring until you achieve a smooth, pourable batter similar to pancake batter.

    Step 2.1: Gradually add warm water to the dry ingredients while stirring until you achieve a smooth, pourable batter similar to pancake batter
    Step 2.2: Gradually add warm water to the dry ingredients while stirring until you achieve a smooth, pourable batter similar to pancake batter

Let it Rest

  1. Cover the bowl with a cloth and let the batter rest for about 30 minutes to allow the yeast to activate and the batter to rise slightly.

    Step 3.1: Cover the bowl with a cloth and let the batter rest for about 30 minutes to allow the yeast to activate and the batter to rise slightly

Cook the Baghrir

  1. Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Pour a ladleful of batter onto the skillet. Bubbles will form on the surface as it cooks. Do not flip the pancake; cook until the top is set and the bottom is lightly golden, about 2-3 minutes.

    Step 4.1: Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat
    Step 4.2: Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat

Serve

  1. Remove the baghrir from the skillet and keep them warm in a towel. Serve with honey, melted butter, or your favorite syrup.

    Step 5.1: Remove the baghrir from the skillet and keep them warm in a towel
    Step 5.2: Remove the baghrir from the skillet and keep them warm in a towel
    Step 5.3: Remove the baghrir from the skillet and keep them warm in a towel
    Step 5.4: Remove the baghrir from the skillet and keep them warm in a towel

Tips & Tricks

  1. For extra fluffiness, add a pinch of baking soda to the batter.

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