Read the layers
The defining feature is the folded, layered dough. A hot griddle gives the outside a crisp edge while the inside stays tender.
Bread
Msemen
Msemen is a layered Moroccan flatbread, often cooked on a griddle and enjoyed at breakfast or as a snack with sweet or savory accompaniments.
Food storyMorocco
Sweet or savory
Msemen can sit comfortably on either side of the table: honey and butter make it a breakfast classic, while savory fillings and dips create a different meal.
Where to look
Street stalls, cafés and family breakfasts are natural contexts. It is one of the easiest foods to add to a morning itinerary without turning the meal into a formal event.
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Moroccan msemen · Samira hiba · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
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