🥞 Baghrir – The Moroccan Pancakes with a Thousand Holes and How You Can Make It

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🥞 Baghrir – The Moroccan Pancakes with a Thousand Holes and How You Can Make It


Moroccan Baghrir pancakes with butter and honey served with tea and sweets
A true Moroccan delight—Baghrir pancakes served with honey, mint tea, and love.
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Soft, airy, and full of tiny holes that soak up every drop of butter and honey—Baghrir is a Moroccan breakfast favorite that’s both simple and spectacular. Whether enjoyed during Ramadan or as a weekend treat with mint tea, these traditional semolina pancakes are a must-try for every food lover and cultural explorer.

🍯 What Is Baghrir?

Baghrir (بغرير), often called "the pancake with a thousand holes", is a light, spongy Moroccan pancake made from semolina and yeast, cooked only on one side to create its signature honeycomb-like surface. The open texture allows syrup or butter to soak right in, making each bite moist and flavorful.

Unlike American pancakes, Baghrir has no eggs or sugar, making it both lighter and naturally dairy-free—ideal for a wholesome start to your day.

🛒 Ingredients You’ll Need

You probably already have most of these in your pantry:

  • 1 cup fine semolina

  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour

  • 1 tsp dry yeast

  • 1 tsp baking powder

  • 1/2 tsp salt

  • 2 cups warm water

👩‍🍳 How to Make Baghrir at Home – Step by Step

1. Blend the Batter

In a blender, combine all the ingredients and blend for 1–2 minutes until smooth and slightly foamy.

2. Let the Batter Rest

Pour the batter into a bowl, cover, and let it rest for 30 to 45 minutes until bubbles appear on the surface.

3. Cook the Pancakes

Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Gently stir the batter and pour 1/4 cup into the pan.
Let it cook on one side only—tiny holes will form. When the surface looks dry, it’s done. No flipping!

4. Serve Warm

Traditionally served with warm butter and honey or amlou (a mix of almonds, honey, and argan oil), Baghrir is perfect with Moroccan mint tea.

🌿 A Symbol of Moroccan Hospitality

Baghrir is often prepared in generous batches during Ramadan, Eid, or family breakfasts. In Moroccan culture, offering Baghrir with mint tea is a gesture of warmth and welcome, especially when hosting guests or neighbors.

Its versatility means you can enjoy it sweet or even savory, with cheese, olive oil, or even harissa for a spicy twist.

🎥 Watch How to Make Authentic Moroccan Baghrir (Thousand-Hole Pancakes)

Curious how Moroccan Baghrir gets its signature spongy texture and thousands of tiny holes? This step-by-step video by Cooking with Alia shows you exactly how to prepare this delicious traditional dish at home. Perfect for visual learners!

📺 Video Credit: Cooking with Alia

💬 Join the Conversation!

Have you ever tried Baghrir or made pancakes with semolina before?
Share your favorite toppings or Moroccan breakfast memories in the comments!

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