Make Ahead
Crispy Moroccan Pancakes (M'smmen)
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Taylor S.
December 11, 2017
Look like Paratha Roti.
( https://www.thetaylorsauce.com/hamptons-in-the-fall/ )
( https://www.thetaylorsauce.com/hamptons-in-the-fall/ )
Joycelyn
May 11, 2017
M'smen are not really pancakes per se, they're more of a flat bread and of which is more often than not served with Amlou or Amalou, a mixture of ground unpeeled toasted almonds, argan oil and honey.
Not sure where the above recipe originated but the semolina quantity seems a tad high. That is if you're hoping for a pleasant feel and taste to the mouth.
Not sure where the above recipe originated but the semolina quantity seems a tad high. That is if you're hoping for a pleasant feel and taste to the mouth.
Dip&Scoop
August 11, 2015
You are right Jas! While too much semolina will make the M'smmen tougher, it is what makes it flakey. So experiment with the quantity you like. We like to kneed some into the dough in addition to sprinkling it on step 3. In the mean time, we are revising our recipe. Thanks!
jas
August 10, 2015
•3 1/2 cups flour (440 g)
•1/2 cup fine semolina (90g)
•2 teaspoons sugar
•2 teaspoons salt
•1/4 teaspoon yeast
•1 1/2 cups warm water (approx. 1/3 liter)
•1/2 cup fine semolina (90g)
•2 teaspoons sugar
•2 teaspoons salt
•1/4 teaspoon yeast
•1 1/2 cups warm water (approx. 1/3 liter)
jas
August 10, 2015
Also you have the recipe all wrong compared to Msemen Dough. I just found another recipe and it calls for 31/2 cups of flour and only 1/2 cup semolina. No wonder mine didn't work.
Yael E.
June 26, 2015
This is similar to something my Moroccan (sepharic) family makes called Mufleta which we eat to break the Passover "fast". Except there is no folding or semolina. Just water + flour + salt (some people will add yeast or margarine, but i'm a purest). Then roll dough balls left to sit and covered (REALLY COVERED) with oil. Then we "open" the ball (spread it into a flat circular sheet) and we cook in a wide pan and flip, then layer another flatten ball on top and flip until you get a huge stack. Here's what i'm talking about: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pdHaOqYws6c (Skip to 2:50ish to see the spreading technique and cooking/flipping techniques). We serve ours with butter and honey but I've been known to sneak some nutella into the party.
Petite F.
April 2, 2015
I was lucky enough to have a two vacation in Maroc (amazing!!) and we had this every morning for breakfast. Memories...
Dip&Scoop
March 6, 2015
Hi Le Bec Fin. Thanks for the complements chef! Argan oil is one of the rarest oils in the world and is extremely labor intensive. We work really hard to bring you an authentic and traditional Argan oil immediately recognizable from it's pleasant smell and taste. When your D&D bottle runs out, you can always find us right here on the F52 shop. We will send it to you straight to your doorsteps :)
Dip&Scoop
March 6, 2015
Thanks for pointing this out Regine. I just updated the recipe for you, this should be much clearer now. Happy cooking!
Regine
March 6, 2015
I found this link which gives me a better idea of how to do the folding.
http://moroccanfood.about.com/od/tipsandtechniques/ss/folding_msemen.htm#step-heading
http://moroccanfood.about.com/od/tipsandtechniques/ss/folding_msemen.htm#step-heading
LeBec F.
March 5, 2015
dip&scoop, I am just delighted by this recipe, for 2 reasons:
1) yesterday i watched a video of a Thai street vendor making Roti, a very similar bread (slightly diff technique which involves pulling and slapping the bread down to thin it)! and
2) I have yet to meet a chef that stocks argan oil! It is ~$50 for 8 ou. at Dean and DeLuca in CA.!! (Ah, to shop where YOU live!)
At any rate, the skill involved is considerable, and, from your photo, you are quite the pro! Th you for the inspiration.
1) yesterday i watched a video of a Thai street vendor making Roti, a very similar bread (slightly diff technique which involves pulling and slapping the bread down to thin it)! and
2) I have yet to meet a chef that stocks argan oil! It is ~$50 for 8 ou. at Dean and DeLuca in CA.!! (Ah, to shop where YOU live!)
At any rate, the skill involved is considerable, and, from your photo, you are quite the pro! Th you for the inspiration.
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