Msemen
Discover the irresistible delight of Msemen, a beloved Moroccan flatbread that's as versatile as it is flavorful. This recipe features a rich combination of all-purpose flour and semolina, yielding a wonderfully soft yet slightly crisp texture. Infused with a hint of sugar and salt for a subtle balance of flavors, the dough is kneaded to perfection and folded in intricate layers enhanced by a luxurious butter and oil blend. The result is a golden brown square-shaped flatbread with a flaky interior that's ideal for enjoying warm with honey, jam, or butter. Perfect for breakfast, tea time, or as a snack, Msemen is a celebration of traditional Moroccan cooking techniques that will transport your taste buds straight to the streets of Marrakech. Quick to cook and endlessly satisfying, this recipe is your gateway to authentic Moroccan cuisine.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams All-purpose flour
- 100 grams Semolina
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Active dry yeast
- 300 milliliters Warm water
- 100 milliliters Vegetable oil
- 50 grams Butter
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, semolina, salt, sugar, and yeast.
Slowly add warm water while mixing, until the dough comes together.
Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 10 minutes, until it becomes smooth and elastic.
Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for 30 minutes.
Divide the dough into small equal balls, about the size of a golf ball.
Melt the butter and mix it with the vegetable oil in a small bowl.
Generously oil your work surface and your hands, using the oil-butter mixture.
Take one dough ball and flatten it with your hands until very thin and almost transparent.
Fold in the edges to form a square, applying more of the oil-butter mix to each layer to prevent sticking.
Repeat the flattening and folding process with all the dough balls.
Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
Cook each msemen square for about 2 to 3 minutes on each side until golden brown, pressing gently with a spatula for even cooking.
Serve hot with honey, jam, or butter.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3335 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 135.5 g | 174% | |
| Saturated Fat | 36.3 g | 182% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 58.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 118 mg | 39% | |
| Sodium | 2633 mg | 114% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 459.8 g | 167% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.1 g | 65% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.8 g | ||
| Protein | 66.0 g | 132% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 96 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 24.6 mg | 137% | |
| Potassium | 797 mg | 17% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
