Msemen (Moroccan Square Flatbread)
Flaky, layered Moroccan flatbread cooked on a griddle.
About This Recipe
A beloved Moroccan street food: soft, buttery flatbread with dozens of flaky layers, folded into squares and pan-fried until golden.
Ingredients
Serves 8
- 500 gplain flour
- 100 gfine semolina
- 50 gsoftened butter
- 1 tspsalt
Instructions
- 1
Make dough
Mix flour, semolina, salt, and warm water into a soft dough. Knead 10 minutes and rest 20 minutes.
- 2
Shape
Divide into balls, stretch each paper-thin on an oiled surface, spread with butter and semolina, then fold into squares.
- 3
Cook
Fry each square on a lightly oiled griddle over medium heat until golden on both sides, about 3 minutes per side.
Pro Tips
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Oil your hands and work surface generously when stretching.
Variations
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Fill with kefta or cheese before folding.
Storage
Store in an airtight bag up to 2 days. Reheat on a dry pan.
History & Origin
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (100g / 3.5 oz) · 8 servings total
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