Baghrir

Name: Baghrir
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: North African
Ingredients: 2 cups fine semolina; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1 tsp active dry yeast; 2 tsp baking powder; 1 tsp granulated sugar; 1/2 tsp fine salt; 3 cups warm water

Tender North African pancakes distinguished by hundreds of tiny surface holes that absorb toppings. Made from fine semolina and cooked on one side only.

35 minEasyServes 4220 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 cups fine semolina
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp active dry yeast
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp granulated sugar
1/2 tsp fine salt
3 cups warm water

Instructions

1

Combine 2 cups fine semolina, 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1 tsp active dry yeast, 1 tsp granulated sugar, and 1/2 tsp fine salt in a blender.
2

Pour in 3 cups warm water and blend on high speed for 2 minutes until completely smooth.
3

Add 2 tsp baking powder and pulse twice to incorporate.
4

Transfer batter to a bowl and rest for 15 minutes until small bubbles cover the surface.
5

Heat an ungreased non-stick skillet over medium heat.
6

Ladle batter into the cold or warm pan without swirling and cook on one side until holes form and the top dries completely.

Questions

Can I make Baghrir gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 2 cups fine semolina, 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 keep?

Blend the base ahead and freeze it for up to a month, then re-blend it briefly before serving. Once assembled it does not keep; the texture goes as it melts, so eat it right away.

Can I halve or double Baghrir?

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. Doubled, blend in batches rather than overfilling the jar.

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