Baghrir Thousand Hole Pancakes
Spongy semolina pancakes full of tiny bubbles, cooked on one side only and made for soaking up syrup.
- Time30 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.44 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Put the semolina, flour, sugar, yeast, baking powder and salt in a blender. Add the warm water and blend for 2 minutes until smooth and bubbly.
- 2
Leave the batter to stand for 15 minutes. It should be the thickness of single cream and covered in bubbles.
15 min - 3
Heat a non stick frying pan over a medium heat. Pour in a small ladle of batter and do not turn it.
- 4
Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the top is covered in tiny holes and looks dry. Slide out onto a clean cloth with the holey side up.
3 min - 5
Warm the dairy free spread and maple syrup together in a small pan. Pour over the pancakes and serve at once.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.