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The BEST Atayef/Katayef/Qatayef Recipe | 2 Fillings: Ashta/Kashta & Walnuts | قطايف بالقشطة و الجوز

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Atayef

Cultural Context

Atayef, a beloved Middle Eastern dessert, originates from the Levant region, particularly popular during Ramadan. Traditionally served as a sweet treat, these stuffed pancakes symbolize hospitality and celebration. Today, atayef are enjoyed year-round, with various fillings and toppings reflecting local tastes and traditions.

EGEGdessert
6 servings
Servings4
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups water
1 tablespoon yeast
1/4 cup sugar
1 cup milk
1/2 cup semolina
1 cup ground walnuts
1/2 cup pistachios
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon rose water
1/2 cup honey

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

1

Prepare the batter for Atayef by mixing flour, water, yeast, sugar, milk, and semolina.

2

Let the batter rest for a while to activate the yeast.

3

Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat until hot.

4

Pour a ladle of batter onto the pan to form a pancake shape.

5

Cook until bubbles form on the surface and the edges look set, then remove from the pan.

6

For the Ashta filling, prepare a mixture of cheese and sugar, and fill the cooked Atayef with this mixture, folding them into a conical shape.

7

For the walnut filling, mix chopped walnuts with sugar and cinnamon, and fill the cooked Atayef, folding them into a crescent shape.

8

Drizzle the filled Atayef with rose water syrup and garnish the Ashta ones with ground pistachios.

Equipment Needed

non-stick skilletmixing bowlsaucepan

Dietary

vegetariandairy-free

Allergens

milkeggstree-nutsgluten

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