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.