Name: Authentic Lebanese Qatayef (Asafiri)
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 20
Cuisine: Lebanon
Ingredients: *For the Qatayef Batter:**; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup fine semolina; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (for sprinkling); 1 tablespoon instant yeast; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 3 cups lukewarm water (approximate, adjust for consistency); 1 teaspoon orange blossom water (optional); *For the Cheese Filling (Asafiri):**; 2 cups Akkawi cheese (or a mix of Akkawi and fresh mozzarella), shredded and desalted; 1/2 cup powdered sugar; 1 tablespoon cornstarch (to prevent leaking); *For Frying:**; 1 cup neutral vegetable oil (e.g., sunflower or canola); *For the Sugar Syrup (Qater):**; 2 cups granulated sugar; 1 1/4 cups water; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 tablespoon orange blossom water

Qatayef Lebanon

Qatayef is a Lebanese dessert made with small pancakes filled with sweetened cheese or nuts, then folded and fried until golden brown. It is often served during Ramadan.

pancakes cheese

Made with

pancakes sweetened cheese nuts fried

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