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Moroccan Honey-Drizzled Beghrir Pancakes

Delight in the taste of Morocco with these honey-drizzled Beghrir pancakes. Light, spongy and filled with tiny holes to soak up the sweet syrup, they're perfect for breakfast or as a special dessert.

Prep Time 10 min
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Cook Time 20 min
Total Time 30 min
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Servings 4
Difficulty Medium
Moroccan Vegetarian Breakfast

About This Recipe

Delight in the taste of Morocco with these honey-drizzled Beghrir pancakes. Light, spongy and filled with tiny holes to soak up the sweet syrup, they're perfect for breakfast or as a special dessert.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups of fine semolina
  • 1 cup of all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp of sugar
  • 1 tsp of salt
  • 2 tsp of baking powder
  • 2 tsp of dry yeast
  • 3.5 cups of warm water
  • 1 cup of honey
  • 1/2 cup of melted butter

Nutrition Facts

550 Calories 28% daily value
13.00g Protein 26% daily value
102.00g Carbs 34% daily value
10.00g Fat 15% daily value
4.00g Fiber 16% daily value

Instructions

  1. 1
    Step 1: Mix the semolina, flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder in a large mixing bowl.
  2. 2
    Step 2: Dissolve the yeast in a little warm water and add it to the dry ingredients mixture.
  3. 3
    Step 3: Gradually add the rest of the warm water, whisking continuously to avoid lumps. The batter should be runny and smooth.
  4. 4
    Step 4: Cover the bowl with a cloth and let it rest for about 15 minutes until the batter becomes frothy.
  5. 5
    Step 5: Heat a non-stick pan over medium-high heat, then pour a ladle of batter in the center. Do not spread it out. Cook until the surface is filled with bubbles and the pancake is set, about 2-3 minutes.
  6. 6
    Step 6: Repeat with the remaining batter, greasing the pan with a little butter in between if needed.
  7. 7
    Step 7: Serve the pancakes hot, drizzled generously with melted butter and honey.

💡 tips

Do not flip the pancakes, as they are only cooked on one side. Also, the batter consistency is key in achieving the characteristic 'spongy' texture and holes.

🔄 substitutions

You can substitute the semolina with cornmeal for a different texture. For a vegan version, use agave syrup instead of honey, and plant-based butter.

📦 storage

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in a pan or microwave before serving.