Walnut Stuffed Atayef

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Category: Dessert - (468)
Origin: Lebanon
Source: Simply Lebanese

These fragrant walnut stuffed deep-fried Atayef are the perfect ending to a long day of fasting. Traditionally served during the month of Ramadan, these Atayef are mouthwatering! Prep Time: 5mins - Cook Time: 15mins- Serving: 8 - Ready In 40mins

Ingredients:

Atayef Batter
- 3/4 cup All-purpose Flour
- 1 tsp. Baking Powder
- 1 tb. White Granulated Sugar
- 3/4 cup Water

Walnut Filling
- 1 cup Walnuts Chopped
- 1/4 cup Sugar
- 2 tb. Orange Blossom Water
- 1 cup Rose Water simple syrup

Preparation:

- Prepare the Atayef batter by combining the flour, sugar and baking powder. Whisk to combine. Add the water and whisk until consistency is similar to pancake batter. Set aside to rest for 15 minutes.
- Heat a non-stick skillet on medium-low heat. Spoon about 2 tablespoons of batter into the skillet and spread thin using the bottom of your ladle. Once there are no more shiny (raw batter) areas, remove the pancake using a spatula and place on a light kitchen towel or paper towel to cool. Repeat until all the batter is gone (7-8 atayef).
- Pour 1 cup of the rose-water syrup in a bowl wide enough to fit the atayef, set aside.
- To prepare the walnut filling, crush the walnuts using a food processor until they are in small pieces but, not too fine. You may finely chop them using a knife if you prefer. Set aside in a small bowl.
- Add the sugar and combine with the walnuts.
- Lastly, add the orange-blossom water and mix well.
- Spoon 1 tablespoon of filling into the pancake and using your fingers, fold in half, and pinch all the sides together to full close the atayef. Repeat until you have stuffed all of them.
- Heat a pot of vegetable oil (or preferred neutral frying oil) to 350 degrees. Drop the atayef 3-4 at time so they have room to move. Fry for about a minute on each side until brown and crispy.
- Immediately drop the hot atayef into a wide shallow bowl of cooled syrup and fully drench on both sides. - Remove and plate. Repeat until all the atayef are fried and ready. Serve warm.

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