QATAYEF (ATAYEF OR SWEET CHEESE STUFFED HOTCAKES)

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

ground walnuts

🥗Healthier: ground almonds

Ground almonds provide a similar texture with a different flavor.

rose water

💰Cheaper: orange blossom water

Orange blossom water is more accessible and offers a floral note.

syrup

🥗Healthier: honey

Honey is a natural sweetener with a unique flavor.

Mix flour, fine semolina, baking powder, yeast, and sugar in a bowl.

Gradually add warm water and milk, whisking until smooth.

Let the batter rest for a while until bubbles form.

Heat a pan with 1/2-inch cooking oil over medium heat.

Pour a small amount of batter onto the pan, forming a round pancake, and cook on one side only until bubbles appear.

Prepare the filling by mixing sweet cheese, sugar, and mozzarella cheese in a bowl, optionally adding cinnamon and nuts.

Place a spoonful of filling on one half of each pancake.

Fold the pancake over the filling and press to seal.

Fry the filled pancakes in hot oil until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.

Drain on paper towels and drizzle with syrup before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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