A Moroccan layered flatbread made by oiling and folding thin dough, then pan-cooking it until flaky outside and soft within.
45 min prep 20 min cook 40 min rest
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Mix the flour, semolina, salt, and sugar, then add the water little by little and knead an elastic dough.
Shape the dough into oiled balls and rest them for 30 minutes.
Thin each ball on an oiled surface, brush the top with oil, sprinkle with semolina, and fold into a square.
Rest the folded squares for 10 minutes, then gently widen them again.
Cook the msemen in a hot pan for 8 to 10 minutes, until both sides are browned.
Serve hot with honey or butter.
Move the msemen pieces to warm plates and serve immediately with tea.
💡 Tip: Rest the oiled dough balls for 10 minutes; the layers open more clearly in the pan.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve the msemen hot as soon as it leaves the pan, with honey and butter in separate bowls.
~280
kcal calories
7
g protein
35
g carbs
12
g fat
0.9g
Sugar
1.8g
Fiber
390.9mg
Sodium
1.8g
Saturated fat
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
Moderate satiety, fine between meals
Author-declared: Recipe author declared Milk but our matcher did not find it in the ingredient list. May come from brand or variety.
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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