Preparation time
32 min
Total time
65 min
Servings
8
Calories / Serving
0 Cals
Difficulty
Average

Unleash your inner baker with Msemen, the flaky Moroccan flatbread that's surprisingly simple to create! This recipe transforms humble ingredients into golden, layered squares of deliciousness. Perfect for breakfast, a snack, or as an accompaniment to your favorite tagine, Msemen is a versatile and delightful treat that will transport your taste buds to North Africa.
Ingredients
- 500 g Flour t55
- 300 g Fine semolina
- 10 g Salt
- 350 g Water
- 100 g Butter
Steps
Dough Preparation
- Add 500 g of flour t55, 300 g of fine semolina, 10 g of salt, 350 g of water in the food processor bowl.
- Mix knead: 6:00min / 0°C / Speed 1.
- Transfer the content of the food processor bowl in a bowl cover with plastic wrap.
- Setaside the dough in the bowl during 30min.
Butter melting
- Add 100 g of butter in a saucepan.
- Melt the butter over low heat in the saucepan. Set aside.
Shaping and Cooking
- Divide the dough into 8 equal balls.
- Cover them with olive oil to prevent sticking.
- On a lightly oiled surface, stretch each dough ball into a very thin square.
- Brush with melted butter and fold into a square shape.
- Preheat the pan with an oil base.
- Cook each Msemen for 2-3 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. You may need to add a little Olive Oil to the pan if it starts to stick.
Serving
- Serve Warm.
- Serve Msemen traditionally with butter and honey or jam.



