🫓 Flaky Layered Msemen (Stuffed or Plain)
🧾 Ingredients:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup fine semolina (optional but recommended)
1 tsp salt
1 tsp sugar
1 tsp baking powder
~1 cup warm water (as needed)
For layering:
½ cup vegetable oil
¼ cup melted butter
Extra semolina (for sprinkling)
👩🍳 Instructions:
- Make the dough
In a bowl, mix flour, semolina, salt, sugar, and baking powder.
Gradually add warm water and knead until you get a soft, smooth dough (about 8–10 minutes).
Cover and let it rest for 20–30 minutes. - Shape into balls
Divide dough into small balls (golf-ball size).
Coat lightly with oil and let rest another 10 minutes. - Flatten & layer
Oil your hands and work surface.
Flatten one ball very thin (almost transparent).
Brush with butter + oil mix, sprinkle a little semolina.
Fold into a square (like an envelope). - Cook
Heat a pan over medium heat.
Flatten the square gently and cook on both sides until golden and crispy.
Press lightly while cooking to enhance layers.
🧀 Optional filling (like in your picture):
Before folding, add:
Grated cheese (like mozzarella or Laughing Cow)
Or onions + spices for savory version
🔥 Tips:
The thinner you stretch the dough, the flakier it becomes.
Use enough oil/butter for those beautiful layers.
Serve hot with honey, cheese, or tea ☕