Moroccan Msemmen

Msemmen is one of the best Moroccan breads that exist – and of course, it would be because essentially it’s Moroccan fried bread.

Typically they are made two times a day; for breakfast or in the mid-afternoon for snack/coffee time.

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– Flour – Semolina – Sugar – Salt – Yeast – Warm water – Vegetable oil – Fine semolina – Unsalted butter

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Mix all the dry ingredients in a large bowl. Add warm water, and mix to form a dough.

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Take time to knead the dough until it gets a good elasticity and bounces back when touched.

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From the rested dough, section of dough in equal size pieces.

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Flatten these dough balls as thin as you possibly can.

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Spread oil and butter over the top of the flattened piece and sprinkle with semolina flour. Fold one side over.

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