Moroccan Semolina Pancakes with Holes
Unique, delicious, and egg-free – perfect for breakfast! Moroccan semolina pancakes are made from yeast batter, resulting in a lacy texture. Their signature look is a pale, unflipped top, since they're cooked on one side only. Serve with honey, sour cream, or jam.
Updated : 22 May, 2025
Easy
About 20 min.
Ingredients
250 grams
Semolina
4 tablespoon
Wheat flour
2 tablespoon
Sugar
1 teaspoon
Dry yeast
2 teaspoon
Baking powder
0.5 teaspoon
Salt
500 milliliters
Water
5 grams
Vegetable oil
Table
Table of volume measurements:
- teaspoon - 5 ml
- dessert spoon - 10 ml
- tablespoon - 20 ml
- glass - 200 ml
Preparation
Step 1
Use instant yeast, as it mixes directly with the flour. Slightly warm the water — it should feel pleasantly warm to the touch, not hot.
Step 2
In a bowl, combine semolina, flour, sugar, salt, and yeast (if you're using active dry yeast, dissolve it in a little warm water first). Do not add baking powder yet. Stir dry ingredients.
Step 3
Pour warm water into the dry mixture and whisk. Then blend the mixture with a mixer or immersion blender for 3–4 minutes. Now add the baking powder and mix again until the batter is like thin sour cream.
Step 4
Cover the bowl with a towel and let the batter rest for 30 minutes. It will slightly rise and bubble.
Step 5
Mix the batter again briefly with the mixer.
Step 6
Heat a frying pan over high heat and lightly grease it with oil. Pour a small amount of batter in the center, rotating the pan to spread it into a thin layer. Prepare a towel to place finished pancakes on. You can make them small or full pan size.
Step 7
Cook on medium heat until the top side is completely dry and no longer sticky. The bottom will turn golden, while the top stays pale.
Step 8
Remove the pancake and place it cooked-side-down on a towel. Pour the next portion of batter and repeat. Stack pancakes only after they cool completely to prevent sticking. You should get around 15 pancakes, about 5 inches (12 cm) in diameter.
Step 9
Serve Moroccan pancakes with honey, syrup, or jam. Enjoy!