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Baghrir

Cultural Context

Baghrir, often called 'thousand hole pancakes', has its roots in the Maghreb region, particularly Morocco and Algeria. Traditionally enjoyed for breakfast or during special occasions, these pancakes symbolize hospitality and community. Their unique texture and flavor come from the fermentation process, which creates the characteristic holes. Today, Baghrir has gained popularity beyond North Africa, with variations appearing in various cuisines worldwide.

MaghrebiDZbreakfast
45 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
2 cups fine semolina
1 cup white flour
5 grams yeast
5 grams sugar
pinch of salt
4 cups lukewarm water
8 grams baking powder
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon honey

semolina

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornmeal

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: sugar syrup

Agave syrup is lower on the glycemic index.

1

Add 2 cups of fine semolina and 1 cup of white flour to a mixing bowl.

2

Add 5 grams of yeast, 5 grams of sugar, and a pinch of salt to the bowl.

3

Pour in 4 cups of lukewarm water and mix for a minute.

4

Put the mixture back in the bowl and add 8 grams of baking powder and 1 tablespoon of white vinegar.

5

Mix everything together until combined.

6

Let the batter rest for a few minutes.

7

Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat until hot.

8

Pour a ladleful of batter into the skillet, spreading it evenly.

9

Cook until bubbles form on the surface and the top is dry, about 2-3 minutes.

10

Remove from heat once the bottom is brown and the top is set but still moist.

11

Melt 1 tablespoon of butter and mix it with 1 tablespoon of honey for topping.

12

Serve the baghrir warm, drizzled with the melted butter and honey.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

mixing bowlladlenon-stick skillet

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

gluten

Also Known As

Moroccan PancakesThousand Hole Pancakes

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