Crispy Msemen with Cinnamon Sugar
Shredded layers of buttery, crispy flatbread tossed with cinnamon and sugar—a Moroccan breakfast classic that's pure comfort. Ready in 15 minutes with just pantry staples.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 8g
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup butter, melted
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 3 tbsp granulated sugar
- ¾ cup warm water
Instructions
- 1
Mix flour, salt, and 0.5 cup melted butter in a bowl until the texture resembles wet sand.
- 2
Add warm water gradually, stirring until a shaggy dough forms. Knead lightly for 1 minute until smooth.
- 3
Divide dough into 2 balls. Oil your work surface, then stretch each ball into a thin square, 10-12 inches.
- 4
Brush stretched dough with remaining melted butter. Fold in half, then half again to create a smaller square.
- 5
Heat a 12-inch skillet over medium-high until a water droplet sizzles. Cook msemen 2–3 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
- 6
Transfer to a cutting board. Shred or tear into bite-sized pieces, then toss with cinnamon and sugar. Serve warm.
Tools you’ll need
- large mixing bowl
- 12-inch skillet
- cutting board
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