Algerian Baghrir

Ingredients

• 2½ cups semolina
• ½ cup plain flour
• 15 g instant yeast
• 15 g white granulated sugar
• 7 g table salt
• 1 egg
• 4 cups warm water
• ½ tsp baking powder

Steps

1. 1

   Combine the semolina, flour, yeast, sugar, and salt in a bowl.

2. 2

   Mix in the water and egg until you get a smooth batter.

3. 3

   Set batter aside, and let rest for 15–20 minutes or until doubled in size.

4. 4

   Thin with a little water if necessary, then whisk in the baking powder.

5. 5

   Heat a skillet over medium heat.

6. 6

   Lightly grease the skillet, then dollop in enough batter to make a few small pancakes.

7. 7

   Cook the pancakes on one side until the top is covered in holes and fully cooked. Do not flip and cook on the second side.

8. 8

   Remove baghrir from the pan, and repeat the cooking process with any remaining batter.

9. 9

   Serve with butter.