Baghrir Thousand-Hole Semolina Pancakes

Name: Baghrir Thousand-Hole Semolina Pancakes
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: North African
Ingredients: 1 cup fine semolina (semolina flour); 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1 tsp instant yeast; 1 tsp baking powder; 2 tsp granulated sugar; 1/2 tsp fine salt; 2 cups warm water (about 110°F); 4 tbsp honey; 4 tbsp unsalted butter

Spongy Moroccan semolina pancakes riddled with thousands of tiny holes that soak up honey and butter like a dream. Plan ahead: the batter rests for 30 minutes before cooking.

50 minMediumServes 4240 cal/serving

North AfricanBreakfastStovetopVegetarianHalal-friendlyLow-SodiumPork-FreeAlcohol-FreeNightshade-Free

Ingredients

1 cup fine semolina (semolina flour)
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp instant yeast
1 tsp baking powder
2 tsp granulated sugar
1/2 tsp fine salt
2 cups warm water (about 110°F)
4 tbsp honey
4 tbsp unsalted butter

Instructions

1

In a blender or using an immersion blender, combine 1 cup fine semolina (semolina flour), 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1 tsp instant yeast, 1 tsp baking powder, 2 tsp granulated sugar, and 1/2 tsp fine salt.
2

Add 2 cups warm water (about 110°F) and blend on high for 2 minutes until completely smooth. The batter should be thin and pourable, similar to crepe batter.
3

Pour the batter into a large bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and let rest at room temperature for 30 minutes until slightly foamy and bubbly.
4

Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium-low heat. Do not grease the pan.
5

Pour about 1/4 cup of batter per pancake onto the dry skillet. Cook only on one side - do not flip. Watch as hundreds of tiny holes form across the surface. Cook until the top is fully set with no wet batter remaining, about 3 to 4 minutes.
6

Transfer each pancake to a plate in a single layer so they don't stick together.
7

Melt 4 tbsp unsalted butter and warm 4 tbsp honey. Drizzle generously over the pancakes and serve immediately.

Questions

Can I make Baghrir Thousand-Hole Semolina Pancakes dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 4 tbsp unsalted butter. Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Can I make Baghrir Thousand-Hole Semolina Pancakes gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 1 cup fine semolina (semolina flour), 1/2 cup all-purpose flour. Swap the flour for a 1-to-1 gluten-free baking blend (where it only thickens a sauce, half as much cornstarch also works). Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Baghrir Thousand-Hole Semolina Pancakes keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Baghrir Thousand-Hole Semolina Pancakes?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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