Atayef

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emaninthekitchen267.252 months ago3 min read

Atayef is an irresistible Middle Eastern dessert, perfect for Ramadan or any festive occasion. These delightful stuffed pancakes are filled with crunchy walnuts or pistachios, then fried to a golden crisp. For a lighter twist, you can bake or air-fry them. A final dip in sweet syrup elevates their flavor, creating a dessert that’s truly unforgettable.

Ingredients

🥛 1 cup warm milk
💧 2 cups warm water
🍚 2 cups flour
🌾 1/2 cup semolina
🍬 1 tablespoon sugar
🔮 1 teaspoon baking powder
⭐ 1/2 teaspoon yeast
🌰 1 cup crushed walnuts
🌰 1 cup crushed pistachios
🥄 1 tablespoon sugar (for walnut filling)
🌿 1 teaspoon cinnamon
🛢 2 cups oil for frying

Instructions

1- Prepare the Batter:

In a blender, combine the warm milk, warm water, flour, semolina, sugar, baking powder, and yeast.
Blend until everything is thoroughly mixed, forming a smooth batter.
Cover the mixture with plastic wrap and allow it to rest for 20 minutes.

2- Prepare the Fillings:

For the walnut filling, mix the crushed walnuts with 1 tablespoon of sugar and cinnamon in a bowl.
The pistachio filling only requires crushed pistachios.

3- Cook the Atayef:

Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat.
Pour a small amount of batter onto the pan to form a pancake of about 4 inches in diameter.
Cook until the bottom is golden and the top appears dry.
Remove and cover with a clean kitchen towel to keep them soft.

4- Fill the Atayef:

Once all pancakes are cooked, place a tablespoon of your chosen filling in the center of each atayef.
Fold each pancake in half and seal the edges firmly by pinching them together to enclose the filling.

5- Fry the Atayef:

Heat the oil in a deep pan.
Fry the filled atayef until they turn golden brown and crispy.
Remove from oil and let them drain on a paper towel.

6- Serve:

Dip each fried atayef in simple syrup before serving.

Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 25-28 pieces
Calories: Approximately 120 calories per piece
Nutritional Information per Serving: Proteins: 3g, Fats: 6g, Carbohydrates: 15g
Equipment: Blender, Non-stick pan, Deep frying pan, Mixing bowls