Msemen Moroccan Layered Flatbread
Flaky, chewy, square pan breads folded in layers. Eat hot with honey or jam, or stuffed with savoury fillings.
- Time1 hr 10
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £0.14 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
Mix the flour, 100 g semolina, salt, sugar and yeast in a big bowl. Add the water and knead for 10 minutes into a soft, smooth, slightly sticky dough.
10 min - 2
Divide into 8 balls. Coat each in oil, cover and rest for 20 minutes.
20 min - 3
Oil a clean work surface. Flatten one ball very thinly into a large square, then brush with oil, dust with semolina and fold into thirds both ways to make a small square.
- 4
Repeat with the rest, then rest the squares for 10 minutes.
10 min - 5
Press each square out to a larger square about 15 cm across. Heat a dry heavy frying pan over a medium heat.
- 6
Cook each msemen for 2 to 3 minutes per side until deep golden and flaky with brown spots. Keep warm in a clean tea towel while you cook the rest.
3 min
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.