Baghrir are Moroccan semolina pancakes known for their spongy texture and thousands of tiny holes on top, perfect for soaking up syrup. They’re made from a yeast-based batter, cooked on one side only, and traditionally served with melted butter and honey.
Course Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine Moroccon
Prep Time 10 minutesmins
Cook Time 20 minutesmins
Resting time 45 minutesmins
Total Time 1 hourhr15 minutesmins
Servings 3
Author sumisculinarynotes
Ingredients
200gfine semolina
60gall-purpose flour
1tspinstant yeast
1tbspsugar
2tspbaking powder
¼tspsalt
500mllukewarm waterfor blending
50-100mllukewarm waterto adjust consistency after rising if needed
Orange blossom honey syrup (Optional Topping for Baghrir)
50gunsalted butter
60ghoney
⅛tspcinnamon
Zest of one orange
½tsporange blossom water
Simple Alternative
Equal parts of butter and honey.
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine fine semolina, all-purpose flour, instant yeast, 1 tbsp sugar, baking powder and salt.
Gradually add 500 ml of lukewarm water to the dry ingredients while stirring continuously to avoid lumps.
Transfer the mixture to a blender and blend for 1–2 minutes until the batter is smooth and creamy.
Rest the batter
Pour the blended batter into a clean bowl. Cover it with a towel or plastic wrap and let it rest for 30–45 minutes at room temperature, or overnight in the fridge for a slower rise and slightly deeper flavour.
In both cases, you should see bubbles form on the surface when it's ready.
Adjust consistency
After resting, gently stir in the remaining 100 ml of lukewarm water to thin the batter slightly if needed. It should be pourable but not runny.
Orange blossom honey syrup
Melt 50g of unsalted butter in a small saucepan over low heat.
Once melted, stir in 60g honey, ⅛ tsp ground cinnamon and the Zest of one orange
Stir gently and let it warm for 1–2 minutes on low heat, allowing the flavours to infuse.
Remove the pan from the heat and stir in ½ tsp orange blossom water.
Pour the warm syrup over baghrir, pancakes, or other pastries. It can also be stored and gently reheated before serving.
Simple Alternative
If you prefer a more traditional or quicker version:
Just melt equal parts butter and honey together and serve warm.
Cook the baghrir
Heat a non-stick skillet or crepe pan over medium heat (no oil needed). If the pan becomes too hot, lightly drizzle a small amount of water to cool it down before adding the batter.
Pour a ladleful of batter into the centre and let it spread naturally.
Cook only on one side for 1–2 minutes, until the surface is dry and full of holes.
Do not flip. Remove and place on a towel. Repeat with the remaining batter.