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How to Make Katayef Batter

A simple, home-tested Katayef batter recipe. You can fill them with pistachios, walnuts, or cream, and cook them on the stove or fry them in hot oil.

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1 1/2 cups flour1/2 cup fine semolina1 tablespoon sugar1 tablespoon instant yeast1 tablespoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1 tablespoon cornstarch - gives fried qatayef crispness2 cups warm water, or more or less depending on the batter's needs and the type of flour, to obtain a soft batter

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Important tip for successful, crispy fried qatayef

Step 1

Put the yeast, sugar, and baking powder in the mixing bowl, then add the remaining ingredients.