Moroccan Baghrir Pancakes with Honey and Butter

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You're about to make Baghrir, Morocco's iconic "thousand-hole" pancakes, and they're easier than you might think. The key is blending the batter until it's wonderfully aerated, then letting it rest for an hour while the yeast works its magic—after that, the holes practically form themselves in the pan. Just cook each pancake on one side only, then drizzle it with warm honey-butter sauce to soak into every hole.

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Mix the dry ingredients

In a bowl, combine all the dry ingredients: fine semolina (extra fine), all-purpose flour, sugar, a pinch of salt and dried yeast. Mix thoroughly.

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5 gram
Granulated Sugar

3 gram
Dried Yeast

125 gram
Fine Wheat Semolina

75 gram
All-purpose wheat flour

1 gram
Salt
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Add the water

Pour lukewarm water into the dry mixture. Whisk everything together until you get a smooth, lump-free, runny batter.

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325 gram
Water
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Blend until smooth

Transfer the whole mixture to a blender and blend on high speed for about 1–2 minutes. This step aerates the batter beautifully and sets it up for those signature holes.

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Activate the batter

Add baking powder to the batter in the blender. Give it one more quick blend so the powder is evenly incorporated and ready to work its magic.

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7 gram
Baking Powder
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Let the batter rest

Cover the finished batter and let it rest for about 1 hour at room temperature. During this time the yeast activates and the batter reaches just the right consistency.
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Heat the pan

For a non-stick pan, simply brush the surface lightly with oil. If using a cast-iron pan, season it first. Heat the pan over medium heat (about 4.5 out of 9).
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Cook the first pancake

Pour one ladleful of batter into the center of the hot pan. No need to swirl it around, the batter will spread out on its own. Within moments, hundreds of tiny holes will start forming on the surface.
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Cook on one side only

Cook the pancake on one side only, never flip it! Wait until the entire surface has dried out and turned matte. This is what keeps it beautifully soft and moist.
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Make the sauce

While the pancakes are cooking, prepare the sauce. In a small saucepan, melt butter and honey together in a 1:1 ratio. This creates the perfect glaze.

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50 gram
Unsalted Butter

50 gram
Honey
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Serve

Drizzle the sauce over the still-warm Baghrir pancakes. The holes will soak it up beautifully, creating a perfect flavor experience. Or tear off pieces and dip them into the sauce. Enjoy!

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Moroccan Baghrir Pancakes with Honey and Butter

Name: Magical Moroccan Baghrir Pancakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 6 min
Total time: 83 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Moroccan
Ingredients: 125 gram Fine Wheat Semolina; 75 gram All-purpose wheat flour; 5 gram Granulated Sugar; 7 gram Baking Powder; 50 gram Honey; 3 gram Dried Yeast; 325 gram Water; 1 gram Salt; 50 gram Unsalted Butter

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Prep 15 min Cook 6 min

Plus 1 h of resting (not counted in active time)

9 Ingredients

10 Steps

Hard Difficulty

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Countertop blender

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Cast-iron skillet optional

What's in it?

320 kcal

Calories

49 g

Carbohydrates

11 g

Fats

7 g

Proteins

The nutritional information is an estimate and may vary based on the specific ingredients used.

About this recipe

Craving a little exotic magic on your plate but worried about complicated recipes? Then you need to try Baghrir, Morocco's famous "thousand-hole" pancakes! Picture that impossibly light, spongy texture, just waiting to soak up a sweet honey-butter sauce. Every bite will whisk you off to the bustling streets of Marrakesh. And the best part? They're much easier to make than they look! With our recipe, you'll master them without breaking a sweat, and you're guaranteed to wow every guest. Let's get cooking and bring a taste of Morocco right into your kitchen!

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Mix the dry ingredients

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Add the water

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Blend until smooth

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Let the batter rest

Heat the pan

Cook the first pancake

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