Moroccan Honeycomb Pancakes (Beghrir)

May 16, 2023May 16, 20230 2
Fluffy Moroccan Honeycomb Pancakes recipe with a touch of sweetness
in Breakfast/Brunch

Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 package dry active yeast
1 teaspoon sugar
1/3 cup warm water
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup fine semolina ( yellow not white )
1 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1 cup water
1 cup milk
canola oil
2 tablespoons butter
4 tablespoons honey , good quality
1/4 cup water

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
315
Sugar
14g
Fat
7g
Moroccan Honeycomb Pancakes, also known as Beghrir, are a popular breakfast dish in Morocco typically served with honey, butter, or jam. They are called Honeycomb pancakes because of their unique texture that resembles a honeycomb once it is cooked. The pancakes are soft, fluffy, and slightly sweet, making them a perfect breakfast or snack option. This is an easy-to-make recipe that requires minimal preparation and can produce great-tasting pancakes. The recipe uses a combination of semolina and wheat flour to achieve the unique texture and to add some health benefits to the pancakes. Serve them with your favorite toppings and enjoy them with a cup of tea or coffee.

Instructions

1.In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast and sugar in warm water.
2.In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, semolina, and salt.
3.In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and then mix in 1 cup of water, milk, and the yeast mixture. Whisk well.
4.Add the wet ingredients into the flour mixture and whisk until smooth and without lumps. Let it rest for 20 minutes.
5.Heat a non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Grease the pan with canola oil. Remove excess oil.
6.Pour a ladle of the batter onto the pan and cook until the bubbles appear on the surface. Flip the pancake and cook the other side for about 20 seconds.
7.Before serving, melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Mix the honey with 1/4 cup of water and heat in another small saucepan over low heat for about 2 minutes.
8.Drizzle the honey mixture and melted butter on top of the pancakes. Serve warm.

PROS

Moroccan Honeycomb Pancakes are soft, fluffy, and slightly sweet pancakes that can be served as a breakfast or snack.

Easy-to-make, and can be enjoyed with a variety of toppings such as fruits, jam, or whipped cream.

CONS

This recipe includes semolina which is made from durum wheat.
It is not gluten-free and may not be suitable for people with gluten sensitivity.

It is advisable to eat pancakes in moderation as they can be high in calories and carbohydrates.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This recipe includes milk and eggs which make it a good source of protein. Eggs also provide vitamins A, D, B6, and B12, as well as minerals such as zinc, iron, and copper.
The semolina in this recipe is a good source of fiber, which can help promote digestive health and control blood sugar levels.

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