Atayef

Atayef is an irresistible Middle Eastern dessert, perfect for Ramadan or any festive occasion. These delightful stuffed pancakes are filled with crunchy walnuts or pistachios, then fried to a golden crisp. For a lighter twist, you can bake or air-fry them. A final dip in sweet syrup elevates their flavor, creating a dessert that’s truly unforgettable.

Ingredients

🥛 1 cup warm milk
💧 2 cups warm water
🍚 2 cups flour
🌾 1/2 cup semolina
🍬 1 tablespoon sugar
🔮 1 teaspoon baking powder
⭐ 1/2 teaspoon yeast
🌰 1 cup crushed walnuts
🌰 1 cup crushed pistachios
🥄 1 tablespoon sugar (for walnut filling)
🌿 1 teaspoon cinnamon
🛢 2 cups oil for frying

Instructions

1- Prepare the Batter:

In a blender, combine the warm milk, warm water, flour, semolina, sugar, baking powder, and yeast.
Blend until everything is thoroughly mixed, forming a smooth batter.
Cover the mixture with plastic wrap and allow it to rest for 20 minutes.

2- Prepare the Fillings:

For the walnut filling, mix the crushed walnuts with 1 tablespoon of sugar and cinnamon in a bowl.
The pistachio filling only requires crushed pistachios.

3- Cook the Atayef:

Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat.
Pour a small amount of batter onto the pan to form a pancake of about 4 inches in diameter.
Cook until the bottom is golden and the top appears dry.
Remove and cover with a clean kitchen towel to keep them soft.

4- Fill the Atayef:

Once all pancakes are cooked, place a tablespoon of your chosen filling in the center of each atayef.
Fold each pancake in half and seal the edges firmly by pinching them together to enclose the filling.

5- Fry the Atayef:

Heat the oil in a deep pan.
Fry the filled atayef until they turn golden brown and crispy.
Remove from oil and let them drain on a paper towel.

6- Serve:

Dip each fried atayef in simple syrup before serving.

Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 25-28 pieces
Calories: Approximately 120 calories per piece
Nutritional Information per Serving: Proteins: 3g, Fats: 6g, Carbohydrates: 15g
Equipment: Blender, Non-stick pan, Deep frying pan, Mixing bowls