Moroccan Baghrir Honeycomb Pancakes (Printable version)

Light, spongy Moroccan pancakes with signature honeycomb texture, served with melted butter and honey.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 cup fine semolina
02 - 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
03 - 1 1/2 teaspoons instant yeast
04 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
05 - 1 tablespoon sugar
06 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

07 - 2 cups lukewarm water

→ For Serving

08 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
09 - 1/4 cup honey

# How to Make It:

01 - Whisk together semolina, flour, instant yeast, baking powder, sugar, and salt in a large bowl until thoroughly blended.
02 - Gradually pour lukewarm water into dry mixture while whisking continuously until batter is smooth and free of lumps.
03 - Cover bowl and let batter rest at room temperature for 30 minutes until bubbles form on surface.
04 - Place non-stick skillet or crepe pan over medium heat until properly heated.
05 - Gently stir batter, then pour approximately 1/4 cup batter onto heated skillet. Allow batter to naturally form circle without spreading. Cook on one side only until surface is covered with holes and batter is no longer wet, about 2 minutes. Do not flip.
06 - Transfer cooked baghrir to clean kitchen towel and cover to maintain warmth. Repeat with remaining batter, stirring occasionally between batches.
07 - Serve warm pancakes drizzled with melted butter and honey.

# Expert tips:

01 -
  • They cook on only one side, so you can make a whole stack in under 20 minutes
  • The batter comes together in minutes with ingredients you already have in your pantry
  • That honeycomb texture soaks up butter and honey like nothing else
02 -
  • The batter must be thin and runny, almost watery, or the holes won't form properly
  • Never flip these pancakes, they cook only on one side
  • Let the batter rest the full 30 minutes, or you won't get that signature honeycomb texture
03 -
  • Use a blender to mix the batter for extra smoothness and fewer lumps
  • Keep the cooked pancakes stacked under a clean towel so they stay soft and warm
  • Don't make the pan too hot or the holes will form before the pancake is set through

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