Mofletta (Maghrebi Pancake)
Mofletta is a thin, crepe-like pancake made by communities in North Africa, and made popular in Israel.
Ingredients
- 1 tsp dry yeast
- 1 pinch of sugar
- ½ cup warm water
- 250 g wheat flour
- ½ tsp sea salt
- 2 tbsp of olive oil, plus a little extra for pan-frying
- Butter
- Honey
Instructions
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1Dissolve the yeast and sugar in the water. Let rest in a warm place for 10–15 minutes.
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2Combine flour, salt, and 1 tablespoon of oil in a bowl. Stir in the yeast mixture to make a dough.
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3Knead the dough on a flat, flour-dusted surface until smooth and elastic.
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4Return dough to the bowl and pour the remaining tablespoon of oil onto it, rolling the dough in the bowl until it becomes oiled.
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5Cover the dough with a tea towel and leave in a warm place until it rises.
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6Divide the dough into smaller equal portions, and begin to roll the rounded portions out on an oiled work-surface, making them as thin as possible.
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7Heat a frying pan over medium heat, and grease the bottom with a little oil.
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8Fry the rolled-out dough portions one at a time until they are lightly browned on one side. Flip over and cook until browned on the second side.
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9Keep the finished mofletta in a stack, covered with a cloth to retain heat and moisture.
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10Serve with butter and honey.
- Method
- Baking
- Cuisine
- African
Dietary Information
Kosher
Recipe Attribution
Wikibooks Cookbook
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Printed on October 29, 2026