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title: Msemen (Flaky Square Pancakes)
servings: 4
prep time: 35 minutes
cook time: 20 minutes
source: https://mycibora.com/recipes/msemen
---

Gather @all-purpose flour{400%g}, @fine semolina{100%g} and @vegetable oil{100%ml}.

Knead the flour, semolina, @sugar{1%tsp}, @salt{1%tsp} and @water{300%ml} into a very smooth, supple dough, about 10 minutes. ~{10%minutes}

Divide into 8 balls, coat them in oil, and rest 15 minutes under a cloth. ~{15%minutes}

On an oiled surface, flatten one ball with oiled palms, pushing outward from the center until nearly translucent.

Drizzle with melted @butter{80%g}, scatter a pinch of semolina over, then fold the sides in to make a square; repeat with the rest.

Cook each square on a hot, lightly oiled griddle for 2–3 minutes per side, pressing gently, until golden and blistered. ~{5%minutes}

Serve hot, dragged through warm @honey{4%tbsp} mixed with melted butter.