How to Make Beghrir (Moroccan Pancakes) - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to Moroccan cuisine, there are few dishes as iconic and beloved as Beghrir, also known as Moroccan Pancakes. These unique and delicious pancakes have gained popularity not just in Morocco, but all around the world, and it's no surprise why. Beghrir are light, fluffy, and slightly spongy, with a porous texture that makes them perfect for soaking up sweet syrups and sauces. They are often served with honey or butter and are a staple of Moroccan breakfast and tea time snacks.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup warm water (115 degrees F/46 degrees C)
  • ½ teaspoon active dry yeast
  • ½ teaspoon white sugar
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup semolina flour
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 6 tablespoons butter
  • ¾ cup honey
  • 1 teaspoon orange-flower water, or to taste (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Additional Time: 35 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 12 pancakes

  • Place the water, yeast, and sugar in a blender, and let stand without blending for 5 minutes, until the yeast softens and begins to form a creamy foam. Add the milk, flour, semolina flour, eggs, baking powder, and salt. Blend until the mixture is smooth, about 1 minute. Leave the mixture in the blender to rest for about 30 minutes.
  • Heat a 5-inch nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Blend the pancake mixture for about 10 seconds, to remix, and scoop 1/4 to 1/3 cup of batter into the heated skillet. Cook the beghrir until bubbles have formed and popped, and the top of the pancake is no longer shiny, about 3 minutes. Do not flip. Adjust the heat as necessary so that the bottoms of the pancakes are just starting to brown when the tops are dry. Blend the batter for 10 seconds or so after cooking 3 or 4 pancakes, to keep the batter fluffy.
  • To make the sauce, place the butter, honey, and flower-water flavoring in a microwave-safe bowl, and microwave on High setting until the butter is melted and the honey is hot, about 1 1/2 minutes. Stir the sauce, and drizzle about 1 tablespoon over each warm pancake to serve.
  • Nutrition

    354 cal.

    • Total Fat: 14g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 96mg
    • Sodium: 675mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 54g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 37g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 157mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 139mg