Baghrir (North African Semolina Pancakes)

Baghrir (Semolina Pancakes)

Ingredients

• 1 cup fine semolina
• ½ cup all‑purpose flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp dry yeast
• 2½ cups warm water
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 tbsp sugar

For the sauce:

• ½ cup butter
• ½ cup honey

Method

1. Prepare batter
   • In a blender, combine semolina, flour, baking powder, yeast, salt, sugar, and warm water.
   • Blend until smooth and slightly thin.
   • Let batter rest for 30 minutes to activate yeast.
2. Cook pancakes
   • Heat a non‑stick skillet over medium heat.
   • Pour a ladleful of batter; spread lightly.
   • Cook only on one side until surface is covered with tiny holes and pancake is set.
   • Do not flip — Baghrir are cooked from one side only.
3. Make sauce
   • Melt butter in a small pan.
   • Stir in honey until smooth and warm.
4. Serve
   • Arrange pancakes on a plate.
   • Drizzle generously with warm butter‑honey sauce.

Tips

• Batter should be pourable but not too thin; adjust with water if needed.
• Resting time is important for the “thousand holes” texture.
• Serve warm — Baghrir taste best fresh.