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Medium 59 min~210 kcal 6/10
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Msemmen
Moroccan layered skillet flatbread made with flour, semolina, butter, oil, and careful square folding.
Hard⏱️ 1 hr 25 min📖 1 min readServes 8~350 kcal🌍 North African🌍 Full translation
35 min prep 20 min cook 30 min rest
- #Budget-Friendly
- Vegetarian
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Timeline
Total 1 h 25 min- Prep35 min
- Resting/Marinating30 min
- Cooking20 min
Ingredients
8 servings
Quick:
For the dough
- 3 su bardağı(~600 ml) Flour
- 0.8 su bardağı(~160 ml) Semolina
- 1.5 su bardağı(~300 ml) Warm water
- 1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) Salt
For folding
- 80 gr Butter
- 0.5 su bardağı(~100 ml) Vegetable oil
- 0.3 su bardağı(~60 ml) Semolina
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Instructions
- 1
Knead the flour, semolina for the dough, warm water, and salt into an elastic dough.
- 2
Divide the dough into 8 balls, oil the tops, and rest for 20 minutes.
20 min20:00 - 3
Melt the butter and mix it with the vegetable oil.
- 4
Open each dough ball thinly with oiled hands, brush with the oil mixture, and sprinkle with semolina for folding.
- 5
Fold the dough like an envelope into a square and rest for 10 minutes more.
10 min10:00 - 6
Flatten the square dough pieces with your palms.
- 7
Cook the msemmen in a hot pan for 2.5 minutes per side until browned.
40 min40:00
💡 Tip: Use oiled hands rather than a rolling pin to stretch the dough; msemmen's fine layers form by stretching, not by pressing.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve msemmen hot with honey, butter, and mint tea if desired.
Nutrition (per serving)
~350
kcal calories
8
g protein
49
g carbs
14
g fat
Protein 9%Carbs 55%Fat 36%
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.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Gluten
- Milk
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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FAQ
How many servings does Msemmen make?
This recipe serves 8.How long does Msemmen take?
Prep 35 minutes, cooking 20 minutes, including 30 minutes of passive resting; 85 minutes in total.Is Msemmen difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does Msemmen have?
Approximately 350 kcal per serving. Protein: 8g, carbs: 49g, fat: 14g.Which allergens does Msemmen contain?
This recipe contains Gluten, Milk. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Msemmen belong to?
This recipe belongs to North African cuisine.How many ingredients does Msemmen need?
This recipe needs 7 ingredients.
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