Msemen (Moroccan Square Flatbread)

Ingredients

• 3 cups fine semolina flour
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 1/4 cups warm water
• 1/2 cup melted butter, divided
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil, divided
• Extra flour, for shaping

Instructions

1. 1Mix semolina, flour, salt, and warm water into a soft, slightly sticky dough; knead 8-10 minutes.
2. 2Divide into 12 balls and let rest 20 minutes covered.
3. 3Oil your work surface and hands, then flatten each ball into a thin square, brushing with melted butter and oil as you stretch.
4. 4Fold the square into thirds, then into thirds again to form a smaller square packet.
5. 5Rest folded packets 10 minutes, then flatten each gently into a thin square before cooking.
6. 6Cook on a hot, lightly oiled griddle 2-3 minutes per side until golden and flaky.
7. 7Serve warm with honey and butter or alongside soup.

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