Qatayef Batter with Nigella Seeds

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups flour
• 1/2 cup fine semolina or farina
• 2 tablespoons nigella seeds
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon instant yeast
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 cups warm water, or more or less as needed, depending on the dough and type of flour
• 1 tablespoon vinegar
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• crushed pistachios, for garnish
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Method

1. Mix the ingredients well except for the vinegar and baking soda, and let them ferment for about 20 minutes.
   Timers: 20 min
2. Before we start shaping the qatayef, mix the vinegar and baking soda together in a small cup, then add them to the qatayef batter and mix well. Then immediately start using it.
3. In a skillet over medium heat, start making the qatayef in circles according to the size you want. When bubbles appear, sprinkle each one with a little nigella seeds. When the underside turns golden, remove the qatayef from the heat and place them on a clean cloth and cover them so they stay soft.
4. Fill the qatayef with cold ashta, garnish with pistachios, and serve with syrup.