Authentic Qatayef Recipe Egypt, Africa

One of the most recognizable Ramadan sweets, qatyef is a stuffed pancake that is either fried or baked, but can also be left uncooked after it’s been stuffed. However, unlike regular pancakes, Arabic pancake qatyef is only baked on one side, which leaves the other side bubbly and soft, perfect for soaking up the delicious filling. The traditional fillings include sweetened clotted cream eshta, nuts like pistachio, hazelnuts, or pine nuts, while savory qatayef is usually filled with cheese, or left plain and served with soups. The basic batter for the pancakes is made with only flour, yeast, baking powder, salt, and water, but older recipes will also include semolina flour. Milk, whole wheat flour, sugar, oil, and various flavorings such as orange blossom water or rosewater are also common in recipes. Once filled, then baked or fried, qatayef is either dipped in or drizzled with syrup. Depending on their size, qatayef can be classified into three categories —... Read more