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Rghaif

رغايف/rgh-AH-yef/
Also known as: Msemen Square
Rghaif
About this dish

A flaky, square-folded pan-fried flatbread with many buttery layers.

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Ingredients
🌾3 cups flour
🧈1/2 cup melted butter
🫙1.5 cups warm water
🧂1 tsp salt
Method
Serves 2
1
Make a soft, elastic dough from flour, water, and salt.
2
Divide into balls and stretch each very thin on an oiled surface.
3
Brush with melted butter and fold into a square.
4
Pan-fry on a hot griddle until golden and flaky on both sides.
5
Serve warm with honey or alongside savory dishes.
✓ What Makes it Authentic

Rghaif is a traditional Moroccan layered flatbread, commonly enjoyed at breakfast or with mint tea.

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