Baghrir with Honey Butter
Moroccan crêpes with a thousand holes, crispy outside and tender inside. Served warm with melted butter and warm honey for dipping—a beloved breakfast or brunch dish.
- Total time
- 35 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 485
- Protein
- 6g
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon instant yeast or active dry yeast
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1.5 cups warm water
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil or neutral oil, divided
- 3 tablespoons butter, for serving
- ¼ cup honey, for serving
- 1 small pinch fresh mint or cinnamon, optional
Instructions
- 1
Pour 1.5 cups flour into a large bowl, then add 0.5 teaspoon salt and 0.5 teaspoon yeast; whisk together until no lumps remain.
- 2
Pour 1.5 cups warm water into the flour mixture slowly while whisking continuously until the batter is smooth and thick like pancake batter, about 1 minute.
- 3
Stir in 1 tablespoon oil with a wooden spoon, then cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel and let it rest at room temperature for 10 minutes until small bubbles appear across the surface.
- 4
Heat a 10-inch non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat, then lightly brush the surface with a thin layer of oil until it shimmers and slides when you tilt the pan, about 90 seconds.
- 5
Ladle 0.5 cup batter into the center of the hot skillet and let it spread naturally without stirring; it should bubble immediately and create holes across the top, about 2 minutes.
- 6
Using a thin spatula, lift one edge of the baghrir and peek underneath; when the bottom is golden-brown with darker specks, slide the spatula all the way underneath and flip it in one quick motion.
- 7
Cook the second side for 1 minute until it is pale and firm to the touch, then slide the baghrir onto a warm plate.
- 8
Repeat steps 4–7 with the remaining batter and remaining 1 tablespoon oil, cooking one baghrir at a time until all batter is used.
- 9
Place the butter in a small bowl and set it in a warm place or microwave for 20 seconds until melted and pourable.
- 10
Warm the honey in another small bowl by microwaving for 15 seconds or setting it in hot water for 1 minute until it flows freely.
- 11
Stack or arrange the warm baghrir on a serving plate, then drizzle generously with melted butter and warm honey; sprinkle with fresh mint or a pinch of cinnamon if desired.
Tools you’ll need
- large mixing bowl
- whisk
- wooden spoon
- clean kitchen towel
- 10-inch non-stick skillet or griddle
- ladle (0.5 cup measure)
- thin metal spatula
- warm serving plate
- two small bowls for butter and honey
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