Morocco ยท North Africa
Msemen
Also known as ู ุณู ู, Msemmen
A Moroccan square flatbread folded like a letter from an oiled, stretched sheet, griddled until the many thin layers turn buttery and flaky.
Method
Griddle (Square-Folded, Laminated)
Hydration
60%
water to flour
Glycemic index
68
Medium GI
Energy
330 kcal
per 100 g
Sensory profile
- sourness
- 1
- sweetness
- 2
- crispiness
- 5
- chewiness
- 5
- aroma
- 7
- moistness
- 5
Scale 0โ10
Nutrition
per 100 g| Energy | 330 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 7.5 g |
| Carbohydrates | 42 g |
| of which sugars | 2 g |
| Fat | 15 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sodium | 380 mg |
Typical values; recipes vary.
Texture
- Square flaky layers
- Buttery griddled crust
Typical ingredients
- Wheat Flour
- Durum / Semolina
- Water
- Salt
- Fat / Butter
Similar breads
Closest sensory profiles in the Atlas.