Msemen (Moroccan Pancake)

Instructions

1. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together the all-purpose flour, fine semolina, salt, sugar, and instant dried yeast.
2. Add Water and Knead: Gradually add the tepid water to the dry ingredients, mixing until a dough forms. Knead the dough for about 10 minutes until it's smooth and elastic.
3. Oil and Form Balls: Drizzle vegetable oil over the dough and give it a little rub. Then, grab handfuls of dough, form into balls, and place them on a plate. Drizzle more oil over the balls to prevent sticking.
4. Rest the Dough: Cover the dough balls with a cloth and let them rest for 15 minutes.
5. Shape the Pancakes: On an oiled surface, flatten a dough ball as thin as possible without tearing it. Rub melted butter over the surface, sprinkle with semolina, and fold into a square, adding butter and semolina between the layers.
6. Cook the Msemen: Heat a pan over medium-high heat with a little oil. Place the square dough in the pan and cook until golden brown on both sides.
7. Serve: Serve the msemen hot, drizzled with honey if desired.