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Msemen with Cheese or Honey

A classic North African square flatbread layered with butter and cooked until crispy. Served hot with creamy soft cheese or a drizzle of warm honey.

50 minMediumServes 4380 cal/serving

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup fine semolina
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp fine salt
  • 3/4 cup warm water
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 4 oz soft cheese
  • 3 tbsp honey, warmed

Instructions

  1. 1

    Combine 1 cup fine semolina, 1 cup all-purpose flour, and 1/2 tsp fine salt in a large bowl.

  2. 2

    Gradually mix in 3/4 cup warm water and knead for 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.

  3. 3

    Divide dough into small balls and coat them with 1/4 cup vegetable oil.

  4. 4

    Flatten each ball thinly on an oiled surface, brush with 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter, and fold into square packets.

  5. 5

    Cook packets on a hot skillet over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden brown and flaky.

  6. 6

    Serve warm with 4 oz soft cheese or drizzled with 3 tbsp warmed honey.

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Questions

Is there a substitute for honey in Msemen with Cheese or Honey?

The entry for Msemen with Cheese or Honey calls for 3 tbsp honey, warmed. In its place: Maple syrup or agave, measure for measure, which also makes it vegan.

Can I make Msemen with Cheese or Honey gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Msemen with Cheese or Honey is 1 cup fine semolina, 1 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.

Is Msemen with Cheese or Honey vegan?

No, though it is vegetarian. What keeps it from vegan is 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted, 4 oz soft cheese and 3 tbsp honey, warmed. For fully plant-based entries, see the vegan breakfast collection.

How many calories are in Msemen with Cheese or Honey?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 380 calories, with 9 g protein, 52 g carbohydrate and 15 g fat, plus 3 g fiber and 420 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

How long does Msemen with Cheese or Honey keep?

Refrigerate what is left of Msemen with Cheese or Honey within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat uncovered in a 400 F oven (or an air fryer) for a few minutes to bring the crust back; the microwave softens it.

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