Crispy Msemen with Honey & Butter
Laminated Moroccan flatbread with a flaky, crispy exterior and tender layers inside. Serve warm with honey, a drizzle of melted butter, and a steaming cup of tea for an authentic breakfast that feels fancy but takes under 20 minutes.
- Total time
- 18 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 380
- Protein
- 6g
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup warm water
- 4 tbsp butter, divided
- 3 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp sesame seeds
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
- 1
Mix flour, salt, and 1 tbsp butter with warm water until a soft dough forms, ~2 minutes.
- 2
Divide dough into 2 balls. Stretch each into a thin 8-inch square on a work surface.
- 3
Brush one square with melted butter, fold in half, brush again, fold in half again to form a small square.
- 4
Repeat with the second square. Let both rest 2 minutes while you heat a skillet.
- 5
Heat 1 tbsp butter in a skillet over medium-high until it foams, ~90 seconds.
- 6
Pan-fry each msemen square 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy, working in batches.
- 7
Transfer to a plate, drizzle with honey, sprinkle with sesame seeds, and serve warm.
Tools you’ll need
- medium mixing bowl
- 12-inch skillet or griddle
- spatula
- work surface
- kitchen timer
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