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Msemen
Morocco
Msemen is eaten throughout the Maghreb for breakfast with honey, jam or cheese.
Morocco's flaky griddle bread — folded and refolded to create layers, cooked until golden and crispy outside. Eaten with honey and argan oil for breakfast.
Prep
30 mins
Cook
20 mins
Difficulty
Medium
Calories
390 kcal
Serves
8
Calories are an estimate based on ingredients used
Ingredients
400gplain flour
100gfine semolina
1 tspsalt
7gfast-action yeast
250mlwarm water
100gbutter, softened
Method
1
Mix flour, semolina, salt and yeast. Add water and knead 10 minutes. Rest 30 minutes.
2
Divide into 8 balls. Flatten each very thinly, brush with butter.
3
Fold sides in to square. Fold again. Rest 10 minutes.
4
Flatten each square again gently.
5
Cook on dry griddle 3-4 minutes per side until golden.
Chef's Tip
The more folds the more layers — three folds minimum for proper layering.
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