Semen and Meloui for Beginners

Recipe by Casa Bena Cuisine

Learn how to make soft and flaky semens and melouis, perfect for breakfast or snack. This simple, no‑robot recipe relies on a long resting time to achieve a light and airy dough. Ideal for novices, it details each step, from mixing the ingredients to pan cooking and shaping.

EasyAlgerianServes 4

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Source Video
2h 12m
Prep
20m
Cook
18m
Cleanup
2h 50m
Total

Cost Breakdown

Total cost:$3.32
Per serving:$0.83

Critical Success Points

  • Respect the resting time of at least 1 hour after the first kneading
  • Do not over‑knead the dough to avoid excess gluten
  • Brush generously with butter and sprinkle with semolina before each fold
  • Flip the pastries every 3 seconds during cooking for optimal flakiness

Safety Warnings

  • Handle the very hot pan with care to avoid burns.
  • Melted butter can splatter; keep your face away.
  • Use kitchen gloves if you have skin sensitive to hot oils.

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