Introduction :

Katayef could also be transliterated in Kataif, Atayef, Ataif, Qatayef. Katayef is one traditional Egyptian dessert that is really famous in Egypt.

Katayef recipe :

Sweet Syrup Ingredients:

-          3 cups sugar

-          1 ½ cups water

-          Lemon juice

-          Vanilla

Dough Ingredients:

-          2 ½ cup flour

-          3 cups water

-          ¼ ounce yeast (preferably powder yeast)

Filling:

-          Nuts

-          Raisins

-          (could be replaced with ricotta cheese (8 ounces) and 1 tsp cornstarch)

Syrup Directions:

1-      Dissolve the sugar in water in a medium saucepan.

2-      Add lemon juice and vanilla then bring to boil.

3-      Reduce the heat and let it slowly boil for 8-10 minutes.

4-      Remove from heat and put it aside.

Dough Directions:

1-      Mix the flour with the yeast.

2-      Add water to the mix, 1 cup at a time. Mix very well and avoid leaving any lumps.

3-      Cover it and let it rest for an hour in a warm place.

4-      Over medium heat, heat a skillet and start pouring little portions of the mixture one at a time to the centre of the skillet in round shapes.

5-      Leave it until the top is dry and the bottom is a little brownish.

Filling and Frying:

1-      Stuff the Katayef shell with equal little portions of the fillings.

2-      Start by folding the shell over the filling by making it into a semi-circle shape and pinch along the edges.

3-      In a medium saucepan, heat 3 cups of oil and then start frying the Katayef until golden brown.

4-      Add the hot Katayef in the cold syrup and serve immediately.

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