Introduction :

Konafa could also be transliterated in Konafah, knafeh, kunafah. Konafa is one of the traditional Egyptian desserts that is really famous in Egypt.

Konafa recipe :

Sweet syrup ingredients:

-          3 cups sugar

-          1 ½ cups water

-          Lemon juice

-          Vanilla

Konafa ingredients:

-          ½ Kilo Konafa pastry

-          1 cup butter

-          A little bit of sugar

Sweet 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.

Konafa Directions:

1-      Cut the Konafah into smaller pieces.

2-      Heat the butter then add the Konafah and mix.

3-      Grease baking dish and add have of the Konafah mixture with butter.

4-      Add the rest of the Konafah over and compress with your hand to make sure it is holding well.

5-      Put in the oven until the top is golden.

6-      Pour the syrup on and the raisins on top.

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