North Africa · Breakfast
Msemen (Flaky Laminated Moroccan Square Flatbreads)
Golden, multi-layered square semolina flatbreads with a crisp exterior and chewy, laminated honeycomb interior.
The story
A prized fixture of Maghrebi morning tables and afternoon tea (kasskrot), Msemen reflects centuries of indigenous Berber pastry craftsmanship. The dough is stretched paper-thin on an oiled surface, dusted with extra-fine semolina, and meticulously folded into multi-layered envelopes before being seared on a screaming-hot iron griddle.
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