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Cheese Atayef | قطايف بالجبنة
45m
Serves 1
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Cheese Atayef | قطايف بالجبنة
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45m
Serves 1
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Directions
1
Blend all ingredients (flour, semolina, sugar, baking powder, warm water) in a blender until smooth and lump-free.
2
Let the batter rest for 30 minutes.
3
Heat a nonstick pan over medium heat.
4
Pour small circles of batter onto the pan and cook only on one side until bubbles form and the surface is dry.
5
Transfer the cooked atayef onto a clean towel and cover them.
6
Mix the Akkawi and mozzarella cheeses together.
7
Fill each atayef with the cheese mixture.
8
Seal the edges of the atayef well.
9
Place the filled atayef on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
10
Brush the atayef with melted butter or ghee.
11
Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for about 15 minutes or until golden and crispy.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
0.5 cup fine semolina
3 tbsp sugar
1 tbsp baking powder
2.5 cups warm water
1 cup Akkawi cheese (desalted if needed)
1 cup mozzarella cheese
melted butter or ghee
Equipment
blender
nonstick pan
clean towel
baking tray
brush
oven
Tips
Adjust water as needed for pancake-like consistency.
Let the batter rest for 30 minutes to allow the semolina to absorb the liquid.
Transfer cooked atayef directly onto a clean towel and cover to keep them soft and pliable.
Serve warm with sugar syrup if desired.
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