Best 5 Moroccan Pancakes Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of Morocco with our diverse collection of pancake recipes. From the classic Baghrir, known for its spongy texture and honeycomb-like appearance, to the savory Msemen, a flaky and versatile flatbread perfect for wraps and sandwiches, our recipes offer a tantalizing journey through Moroccan culinary traditions. Discover the secrets of making traditional Harcha, a semolina pancake typically enjoyed during Ramadan and Eid celebrations, and the art of crafting the delectable Rghaif, a sweet and crispy pastry often served with honey and sesame seeds. Each recipe is meticulously crafted to guide you through the process, ensuring perfect results every time. Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting your culinary adventure, our Moroccan pancake recipes promise an unforgettable taste experience.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

BEGHRIR (MOROCCAN PANCAKES)



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Moroccan pancakes are served with honey-butter sauce. Best during Ramadan for breaking the fast or pre-dawn, but certainly great anytime.

Provided by rie1975

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Pancake Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup warm water (115 degrees F/46 degrees C)
½ teaspoon active dry yeast
½ teaspoon white sugar
1 cup milk
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup semolina flour
2 eggs
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons butter
¾ cup honey
1 teaspoon orange-flower water, or to taste

Steps:

  • Place the water, yeast, and sugar in a blender, and let stand without blending for 5 minutes, until the yeast softens and begins to form a creamy foam. Add the milk, flour, semolina flour, eggs, baking powder, and salt. Blend until the mixture is smooth, about 1 minute. Leave the mixture in the blender to rest for about 30 minutes.
  • Heat a 5-inch nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Blend the pancake mixture for about 10 seconds, to remix, and scoop 1/4 to 1/3 cup of batter into the heated skillet. Cook the beghrir until bubbles have formed and popped, and the top of the pancake is no longer shiny, about 3 minutes. Do not flip. Adjust the heat as necessary so that the bottoms of the pancakes are just starting to brown when the tops are dry. Blend the batter for 10 seconds or so after cooking 3 or 4 pancakes, to keep the batter fluffy.
  • To make the sauce, place the butter, honey, and flower-water flavoring in a microwave-safe bowl, and microwave on High setting until the butter is melted and the honey is hot, about 1 1/2 minutes. Stir the sauce, and drizzle about 1 tablespoon over each warm pancake to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 353.8 calories, Carbohydrate 53.8 g, Cholesterol 95.8 mg, Fat 14.2 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 8.4 g, Sodium 675.4 mg, Sugar 37.2 g

MOROCCAN HONEYCOMB PANCAKES (BEGHRIR)



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These Moroccan pancakes have a light spongy texture. They are cooked on one side in a griddle or flat earthenware pan so that little holes prick the top & give it the attractive honeycomb appearance. Beghrir is often served with honey & melted butter. This recipe makes a large number of pancakes. They can be stored in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. To cut down on cooking time I use a griddle so I can make several pancakes at a time. If you use fast rising yeast the batter may thicken as it sits. Try making 1 or 2 pancakes & if they seem too thick then add a small amount of water to the batter, a couple of spoonfuls. This should take care of the problem. (The prep time the rest time for the batter.)

Provided by FDADELKARIM

Categories     Breakfast

Time 1h55m

Yield 25-30 pancakes

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (1/4 ounce) package dry active yeast
1 teaspoon sugar
1/3 cup warm water
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup fine semolina (yellow not white)
1 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1 cup water
1 cup milk
canola oil
2 tablespoons butter
4 tablespoons honey, good quality
1/4 cup water

Steps:

  • Mix the sugar with the warm water then add the yeast. Stir until well mixed then set aside in a warm place for 5-10 minutes, or until bubbly.
  • Mix the water & milk together & let it sit out until lukewarm. Beat the eggs & then add them to the milk mixture.
  • Sift the flour, semolina, & salt into a large shallow bowl. Slowly pour half the milk mixture into the flour, stirring constantly by hand until well mixed.
  • Add the yeast mixture to the dough & beat vigorously by hand in order to air it and to eliminate any curds. Add a little more of the milk mixture from time to time, until the batter is runny smooth (like thick cream). Cover with a towel & set aside to rest for 1-2 hours. (The longer you lest the batter rest the more holes will be in the pancakes).
  • When ready to cook, rub your pan with a paper towel that has been dipped in canola oil & then heat over medium-low heat.
  • Gently stir the batter then pour 1 small ladle (3-4 tbsp) onto the pan, smooth into a perfect circle with the bottom of the ladle, & cook until bubbles appear over the surface of the pancake & all trace of raw dough disappears. You do not want to bottom to turn brown so if you need to you can turn it over for a second or two to finish the top side.
  • Place the pancakes in a large heatproof shallow bowl in overlapping circles and keep them warm until ready to serve. Do not stack them or they will be liable to stick together.
  • Heat the butter and honey with water in a pan. Simmer for 5 minutes then place in a small serving bowl.
  • Drizzle the honey mixture over the beghrir & then roll it up. Eat with your fingers & have fun -- .

BAGHRIR MOROCCAN YEAST PANCAKES



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Make and share this Baghrir Moroccan Yeast Pancakes recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Dienia B.

Categories     Breakfast

Time 2h10m

Yield 12 pancakes

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups milk, warm
1 cup semolina flour
1 1/2 cups flour
1 1/2 teaspoons yeast
1 pinch baking powder
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 cup honey
3 tablespoons butter
1/4 teaspoon orange flower water (optional)

Steps:

  • Blend the pancake batter in blender 3 minutes.
  • Pour into bowl and let rise until double.
  • In non-stick pan pour batter that is consistency of crepe batter into lightly oiled pan; oil the pan every time you make one.
  • Swirl like crepe batter.
  • Cook until dry on top; don't flip over; will resemble honeycombs.
  • Stack on towel; not on each other; will stick when warm.
  • Warm syrup ingredients together; pour over honeycomb side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 216.4, Fat 5.5, SaturatedFat 3.3, Cholesterol 16.2, Sodium 57.5, Carbohydrate 36.8, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 11.7, Protein 5.7

MOROCCAN PANCAKES



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Mourad Lahlou, the chef of Aziza in San Francisco, has invented entirely new breads like harissa-spiked rolls, grilled semolina flatbreads and these delicate lacy pancakes (beghrir) made with almond flour.

Provided by Julia Moskin

Categories     breakfast, quick, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 teaspoons (6 grams) dry yeast
1/2 teaspoon (2 grams) sugar
1 cup (113 grams) all-purpose flour
1/2 cup (70 grams) semolina flour
1/2 cup (100 grams) almond flour
1 teaspoon (3 grams) kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon ground turmeric (optional; for color)
2 teaspoons (9 grams) baking powder
1 cup whole milk, warmed
Honey
Unsalted butter

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine yeast and sugar. Stir in 1/4 cup warm water and let it rest about 10 minutes, until bubbling. In another bowl, combine the three flours, salt and turmeric (if using) and set aside.
  • In a small bowl, combine baking powder and 3 tablespoons warm water, stirring to dissolve. Pour into a blender and add 1 1/2 cups warm water, the milk and the yeast mixture. Blend on low speed just to combine. With the blender running, gradually add the dry ingredients.
  • Pour batter into a bowl, cover with a towel and set aside at least 1 1/2 hours, until doubled in size and very bubbly. Batter can be used immediately or refrigerated overnight.
  • When ready to cook, stir to deflate. Batter should be a little thicker than heavy cream; thin with warm water if necessary. Heat a heavy nonstick (or very well seasoned cast-iron) skillet over medium heat. (If you have a nonstick pan for silver dollar pancakes, use that.) Pour 1/4 cup batter into the pan (or, for silver-dollar size, a heaping tablespoon). Cook at a very gentle sizzle for about 3 minutes, until the top is covered with holes and completely set; the bottom should be golden and lacy. Repeat with remaining batter.
  • Meanwhile, combine equal amounts of honey and butter in a small microwaveable pitcher or bowl. Heat until hot, smooth and pourable; thin with warm water if necessary.
  • Serve pancakes immediately, with hot honey-butter mixture. Or slide onto a baking sheet covered with a kitchen towel and top with another towel to keep warm. Cooled pancakes can be briefly reheated in microwave.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 247, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 29 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 9 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 214 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams

BEGHRIR (MOROCCAN PANCAKES)



BEGHRIR (MOROCCAN PANCAKES) image

Categories     Orange     Ramadan

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup warm water (115 degrees F/46 degrees C)
1/2 teaspoon active dry yeast
1/2 teaspoon white sugar
1 cup milk
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup semolina flour
2 eggs
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons butter
3/4 cup honey
1 teaspoon (or to taste / optional) orange-flower water

Steps:

  • Place the water, yeast, and sugar in a blender, and let stand without blending for 5 minutes, until the yeast softens and begins to form a creamy foam. Add the milk, flour, semolina flour, eggs, baking powder, and salt. Blend until the mixture is smooth, about 1 minute. Leave the mixture in the blender to rest for about 30 minutes.
  • Heat a 5-inch nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Blend the pancake mixture for about 10 seconds, to remix, and scoop 1/4 to 1/3 cup of batter into the heated skillet. Cook the beghrir until bubbles have formed and popped, and the top of the pancake is no longer shiny, about 3 minutes. Do not flip. Adjust the heat as necessary so that the bottoms of the pancakes are just starting to brown when the tops are dry.
  • Blend the batter for 10 seconds or so after cooking 3 or 4 pancakes, to keep the batter fluffy.
  • To make the sauce, place the butter, honey, and flower-water flavoring in a microwave-safe bowl, and microwave on High setting until the butter is melted and the honey is hot, about 1 1/2 minutes.
  • Stir the sauce, and drizzle about 1 tablespoon over each warm pancake to serve.

Tips:

  • Use a nonstick skillet or griddle to prevent the pancakes from sticking.
  • Make sure the skillet or griddle is hot before adding the batter.
  • Pour the batter into the skillet or griddle in small circles.
  • Cook the pancakes for 2-3 minutes per side, or until they are golden brown.
  • Serve the pancakes with your favorite toppings, such as butter, syrup, fruit, or whipped cream.

Conclusion:

Moroccan pancakes are a delicious and easy-to-make breakfast or brunch dish. They are perfect for a special occasion or a lazy weekend morning. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a stack of fluffy, flavorful pancakes that will be sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a new breakfast recipe, give Moroccan pancakes a try. You won't be disappointed!

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