Baghrir (Moroccan Honeycomb Semolina Pancakes) Recipe
Baghrir, also known as Moroccan thousand-hole pancakes, are light and spongy semolina-based pancakes cooked on one side only. These airy pancakes are the perfect vehicle for a sweet drizzle of honey butter, making them a delightful breakfast or snack option. The batter is blended until smooth, left to rest, and then cooked on a greased non-stick pan to create its characteristic porous surface.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 8-10 pancakes 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Moroccan
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 250 g fine semolina
- 50 g plain flour (all purpose flour)
- 1 Tbsp sugar
- 2 tsp instant dry yeast
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 tsp baking powder
Wet Ingredients
- 500 ml lukewarm water
For Cooking and Serving
- a little butter (for greasing the pan)
- 30 g honey (2 Tbsp)
- 30 g butter (2 Tbsp)
Instructions
- Blend the batter: Add the semolina, flour, sugar, instant dry yeast, salt, and lukewarm water into a blender. Blend on high for 4–5 minutes until the batter is completely smooth and frothy. Pour the batter into a jug, stir in the baking powder, and let it rest for 30 minutes to activate the yeast and develop airiness.
- Cook the pancakes: Heat a non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Lightly brush the surface with butter to prevent sticking. Pour circles of the batter onto the pan; you can cook multiple pancakes at once depending on the pan size. Cook for 1–2 minutes until the surface is set and covered with characteristic holes. Do not flip the pancakes; they are cooked on one side only. Transfer the cooked pancakes to a rack to cool slightly. Repeat with the remaining batter, greasing the pan minimally and only if necessary.
- Prepare the honey butter: In a small saucepan over low heat, gently melt the honey and butter together, stirring until combined and smooth. Keep warm until serving.
- Serve: Serve the baghrir warm, accompanied by the honey butter for drizzling. Enjoy these light and spongy pancakes fresh for the best taste and texture.
Notes
- Use lukewarm water to activate the yeast properly without killing it.
- Do not flip the baghrir pancakes; cooking on one side only achieves the porous texture.
- The honey butter can be prepared ahead and gently reheated before serving.
- Serve immediately for optimal softness and flavor.
- Adjust pan size and quantity of batter poured to control pancake size and cooking capacity.
Keywords: Baghrir, Moroccan pancakes, semolina pancakes, thousand-hole pancakes, honey butter pancakes, Moroccan breakfast, yeast pancakes
