What are Moroccan pancakes made of?

Ingredients For the dough: 100g fine semolina 1 tsp caster sugar 1 tsp salt 1 packet of fast yeast 10 more rows

Where did Baghrir come from?

Where are the origins of baghrir? While I subtitled these "Moroccan pancakes", you will find these enjoyed in Tunisia and Algeria as well. The exact origins are unclear, with both Morocco and Algeria laying claim .

What does a Moroccan breakfast look like?

One of the most traditional Moroccan breakfasts, many Moroccans love to tuck into a basic plate comprising a fried egg with a runny yoke, a handful of black olives, soft cheese, and a large helping of oil, generally olive oil . Honey might also be served.

What makes Moroccan food Moroccan?

Spices feature extensively in Moroccan cooking and there is a centuries-old art to their careful balancing. The dishes are also very healthy (at least in general). Most dishes contain vegetables and rely on whole grains, freshly prepared food, spices and sweet fruit rather than refined sugar and deep-frying.

Is Baghrir algerian or moroccan?

Baghrir or beghrir (Arabic:البغرير), also known as ghrayef or mchahda, is a pancake consumed in Algeria, Morocco and Tunisia . They are small, spongy, and made with semolina or flour; when cooked correctly, they are riddled with tiny holes (which soak up whatever sauce they are served with).

How do you pronounce Baghrir?

Baghrir, pronounced BAG-REER , is a spongy Moroccan pancake made of semolina flour and drizzled with butter-honey syrup.

Where did Palacinke come from?

The name of the dish has followed a track of borrowing across several languages of Central and Southeastern Europe; the dish originates from the Roman era of Central Europe and the Austrian-German term palatschinke(n) is deemed to have been borrowed from Czech palačinka, that in turn from Hungarian palacsinta, and that ...

What is Moroccan bread made of?

Round Bread or Khobz This is one of the most common type of breads in Morocco and one of the most consumed one. It's made out of flour, water, and yeast but it's still very delicious. It's very crispy on the outside, and soft on the inside.

What's the difference between poffertjes and pancakes?

Poffertjes are actually a kind of Dutch mini pancakes, but they are more fluffy . Most children love them, but they are also a tasty snack for adults. The poffertjes are baked in a special poffertjes pan, here they are baked delicious brown, cooked and crispy, but they still remain soft and airy.

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Christine Benlafquih is a freelance writer and cooking class instructor with a background in Moroccan cuisine.

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Ingredients

Conventional Measures:

1 1/2 cups fine semolina or durum flour
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
3 cups plus 2 tablespoons lukewarm water
1 tablespoon yeast

Traditional Moroccan Measures:

2 glasses lukewarm water
1 level glass fine semolina
1/2 glass all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 tablespoon yeast

Steps to Make It

Make the Batter

Gather the ingredients.
Mix semolina, flour, salt, sugar, and baking powder in a mixing bowl.
In a blender, measure lukewarm water to just over the 3-cup line.Add yeast and process on low speed to blend. Gradually add dry ingredients.
Increase processing speed and blend for a full minute or until very smooth and creamy. The batter should be thin, about the same consistency as crepe batter.
Pour batter into a bowl. Cover with plastic wrapand let rest for 10 minutes or a bit longer, until top of batter is light and a bit foamy.

Cook the Beghrir

Heat a small non-stick skillet over medium heat. Stir batter and use a ladle to pour batter into hot skillet. Pour carefully and slowly into center, and batter will spread evenly into a circle. (Do not swirl pan as you would for a crepe; the batter should spread itself.) Make beghrir as large as you like.
Bubbles should appear on the surface of beghrir as it cooks. Don't flip beghrir. It only gets cooked on one side.
Cook for about two minutes or until beghrir doesn't appear wet anywhere on the surface. It should feel spongy, but not sticky or gummywhen you touch it lightly.
Transfer beghrir to cool in a single layer on a clean kitchen towel. Once cooled, they can be stacked without sticking.
Repeat with remaining batter. Serve plain with toppings on the side or dip pancakes in hot syrup. (See tips below.)

Tips

If the bubbles don't form properly, the batter was probably too thick, or it has risen too long and bubbled too much. Try thinning it by stirring in an additional tablespoon or two of water. Leave the batter to rest for an additional 10 minutes before using.
To speed up the cooking, try using several skillets at the same time. You could also use a large non-stickgriddle.
Many Moroccans reserve a small non-stick skillet or two exclusively to make beghrir. Normally you don't need to oil the pan, but if there is some residue from a cooked beghrir, you can use a lightly oiled paper towel to wipe the pan clean before making the next pancake.
Beghrir are best served with a syrup made from butter and honey. Heat equal portions of butter and honey until bubbly and hot, and then dip the beghrir carefully and quickly in the syrup. Roll them up or layer them on a serving plate.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
2192	Calories
8g	Fat
447g	Carbs
79g	Protein

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Nutrition Facts
Amount per serving
Calories	2192
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8g	10%
Saturated Fat 1g	6%
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4534mg	197%
Total Carbohydrate 447g	162%
Dietary Fiber 27g	96%
Total Sugars 9g
Protein 79g
Vitamin C 0mg	0%
Calcium 1220mg	94%
Iron 28mg	156%
Potassium 1177mg	25%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

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