Qatayef with Semolina and Flour

Ingredients

• 2 cups flour
• 1 cup fine semolina
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon yeast
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 tablespoons powdered milk
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 3 cups warm water
• Walnut Filling:
• Half a cup chopped walnuts
• 1 tablespoon shredded coconut
• Half a teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons syrup or honey
• 1 teaspoon rose water
• Mix everything together and fill the qatayef.
• Qatayef with semolina and flour recipe by the chef and friend of the What Are We Cooking Today website:
• Um Taha Al-Hamwi
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Method

1. In a bowl, place all the dry ingredients and mix them well.
2. Add the water over the dry ingredients and blend with an electric mixer until combined, then let rest for 10 minutes.
   Timers: 10 min
3. After proofing, mix the batter again with a spoon and, if desired, add flavorings such as vanilla or orange blossom water.
4. In a nonstick pan, place it over high heat. Once hot, start pouring the qatayef batter, one piece at a time.
5. When the surface of a qatayef piece dries, after about 1.5 minutes, remove it from the heat and place it on a clean towel, then cover it so it does not dry out and become hard.
   Timers: 5 min
6. When we notice the pan has become hot, lower the heat again.
7. Fill the qatayef with ashta, sweet cheese, or walnut filling as desired.
8. You can fry the qatayef in plenty of oil, then drop them into cold syrup for 2 minutes.
   Timers: 2 min
9. You can also bake the qatayef by greasing a tray with oil, placing the qatayef on it, brushing them with a little butter or ghee, and broiling them from above on both sides at 200 degrees until golden.