What is qatayef in English?

qatayef pl (plural only) Sweet dumplings filled with cream or nuts, traditionally served in Arab communities during Ramadan. quotations ▼

What is qatayef made of?

Qatayef is the general name of the dessert as a whole and, more specifically, the batter. It is usually made out of flour, baking powder, water, yeast, and sometimes sugar.

Where are qatayef from?

LevantQatayef / Place of originThe Levant is an approximate historical geographical term referring to a large area in the Eastern Mediterranean region of Western Asia. Wikipedia

How do you make katayef dough?

Qatayef – Middle Eastern Semolina Pancakes (Step by Step)

  1. 1 3/4 cups plus 2 tablespoons warm water (16.5oz, 469g)
  2. 1 teaspoon sugar.
  3. 1/2 teaspoon active dry yeast.
  4. 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (7.5oz, 213g)
  5. 1/2 cup fine semolina (3.5oz, 100g)
  6. 1 tablespoon powdered milk.
  7. 1/2 teaspoon baking soda.
  8. pinch of salt.

How do I close Atayef?

Pinch the edges of the pancake with your fingers to seal the pancake like a parcel until it’s fully sealed. If you overfill the Atayef, they might burst as they’re being fried or baked. Repeat the process with each Atayef until you stuff them all.

How do you make Qatayef sugar syrup?

To make the Dipping Simple Syrup: (can be made up to a week in advance)

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine together the sugar, water and squeeze of lemon juice.
  2. Bring to a rolling boil, then immediately reduce the heat to medium-low and let it simmer for 10 minutes.

Who invented Qatayef?

The origin of this popular sweet goes back to the Fatimid Dynasty while some say it started during the Abbasid Caliphate established by Abbas ibn Abdul-Muttalib (566-653).

Who created Qatayef?

How do you fry Atayef?

To fry: heat corn oil (about 1cm) on a pan, then start dropping the stuffed Atayef and fry until the edges are slightly golden brown and crunchy, remove from pan and soak them in the sugar syrup for a few seconds (or drizzle them with it). To bake: place on a cookie baking sheet, then brush the Atayef with corn oil.

How do you make semolina pancakes?

Ingredients

  1. 3 cups warm water.
  2. 2 teaspoons baking powder.
  3. 1 3/4 cups fine semolina (see Note)
  4. 1/3 cup all-purpose flour.
  5. 2 teaspoons active dry yeast.
  6. 1 teaspoon sugar.
  7. 1 teaspoon salt.
  8. Vegetable oil, for cooking.