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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

Middle East

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.

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