Msemmen Belhamdoulillah

Msemmen Belhamdoulillah is a delightful Moroccan breakfast dish featuring flaky, layered flatbreads, often served with honey and butter. This dish is perfect for sharing and pairs beautifully with a cup of mint tea.

Ingredients

• All-purpose flour - 250 grams
• Semolina - 50 grams
• Warm water - 150 ml
• Salt - 1 teaspoon
• Butter - 50 grams, melted
• Vegetable oil - 50 ml
• Honey - for serving
• Powdered sugar - for serving (optional)

Steps

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, semolina, and salt. Gradually add the warm water and mix until a soft dough forms.
2. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic. Let it rest for 15 minutes, covered with a damp cloth.
3. After resting, divide the dough into 4 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a ball and flatten slightly.
4. On a clean surface, generously oil your hands and flatten each ball of dough into a thin circle, about 20 cm in diameter, using your fingers. Make sure the dough is very thin and translucent.
5. Brush the surface of each circle with melted butter and fold from the edges to the center to create a square shape. Repeat this for all pieces.
6. Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat and add a little oil. Place one folded square in the pan and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy. Repeat with the remaining squares.
7. Serve warm, drizzled with honey and a dusting of powdered sugar if desired. Enjoy with mint tea.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 7 g
• Carbs: 50 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 300 mg
• Cholesterol: 20 mg
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 6 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
• Water: 0.15 L

Health Benefits

• Provides a good source of carbohydrates for energy.
• Can be enjoyed with honey, which offers natural sweetness and antioxidants.

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