🥞 Baghrir – Moroccan “Thousand-Hole” Pancakes

 

🥞 Baghrir – Moroccan “Thousand-Hole” Pancakes

Baghrir are traditional Moroccan semolina pancakes, famous for their soft texture and tiny holes, perfect for soaking up honey and butter. They are especially popular during Ramadan and breakfast.

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🌾 Ingredients

• 2 cups fine semolina

• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour

• 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

• 1 teaspoon active dry yeast

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 2 1/2 cups warm water

• 1 teaspoon sugar

• 1 teaspoon vanilla or orange blossom water (optional)

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Activate yeast

• In a small bowl, mix yeast, sugar, and a little warm water. Let sit 5–10 minutes until bubbly.

2️⃣ Mix dry ingredients

• In a large bowl, combine semolina, flour, baking powder, and salt.

3️⃣ Combine

• Add yeast mixture and the remaining warm water gradually.

• Mix with a whisk or blender until smooth and slightly runny.

• Let the batter rest 30–45 minutes in a warm place.

4️⃣ Cook pancakes

• Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat (do not grease).

• Pour a small ladle of batter into the pan.

• Cook only on one side until the surface is full of holes and the top is dry.

5️⃣ Serve

• Stack and drizzle with melted butter and honey. Serve warm