001 – Moroccan Crepes (Baghrir)

Ingredients :

For the Crêpes:
1 1/2 cups of semolina flour
1 1/2 cups of all purpose flour
1 tablespoon of sugar
1 teaspoon of salt
1 teaspoon of baking powder
1 pack of yeast
4 1/2 cups of warm water
1 egg (optional)
For the Sauce:
Butter – quantity as desired
Honey – quantity as desired

Directions :

Step 1: Preparing the Crêpe Mix

1- In a large bowl, mix all the ingredients together (semolina, flour, sugar, slat, baking powder and yeast).
2- Slowly add warm water and keep mixing until the batter has a liquid consistency.
3- Pour the batter in the food processor and blend for 30 seconds.
4- Cover the mixture and let it sit in a warm place for 20-30 minutes.

Step 2: Cooking the Crêpes

1- On low heat in a let the non-stick pancake pan get warm for few minutes.
2- Pour a spoon of batter in a circle.
3- Cook the pancake a couple of minutes on one side only.
4- You will see holes forming at the top of the Crêpe.

Step 3: Preparing the Sauce

1- Melt the butter in the pan and add the honey.
2- Dip the crêpes in the sauce on the side that contains the holes and serve on a plate.