Qatayef

Qatayef

Best Suited Flour
All Purpose Flour
Steps of Preparation
  • Take 2 cups flour in a bowl.
  • Add 1 tablespoon sugar.
  • Add 1 teaspoon yeast.
  • Add 2 cups water.
  • Mix into smooth batter.
  • Rest for 30 minutes.
  • Pour small rounds on hot pan.
  • Cook one side only.
  • Fill with nuts or cream.
  • Fold and seal.
  • Fry or serve as is.

For Dough : 

  • 2 cups (240 g) Swarna all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon (3g) dry yeast
  • 1 Tablespoon (14g) sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon (1g) baking powder
  • 1 Tablespoon (6g) dry powdered milk
  • A pinch of salt
  • 1 3/4 (420 mL) cups of warm water
  • Oil for deep frying

For Thick simple syrup : 

  • 2 cups (400 g) sugar
  • 1 (240 mL) cup water
  • 1/4 cup (60 mL) honey
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • A dash of vanilla powder or ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Filling: nut mixture of your choice used about two cups mixed nuts and raisins