This versatile, flavor-forward flatbread hails from Morocco, where it’s been celebrated as an everyday staple for centuries — and after one soft and flaky bite.
Made from a simple combination of flour, water, oil, and salt with a generous dose of butter, the dough is hand-stretched and twice-folded into a 7×7” square, with semolina sprinkled between the layers. Then, it’s cooked on a hot griddle until golden. With its supple but sturdy texture, m’smen can be served flat or stuffed in sweet or savory variations: drizzled with honey for breakfast as is the Moroccan tradition, dunked in soup or rolled into a wrap for lunch, or topped like a pizza for dinner.
Msmen is better served first thing in the morning with a cup of moroccan mint tea or as a comforting afternoon snack, with each mouthful evoking memories of home.