Ataif

Ingredients

All-purpose flour

1 cup

Semolina

1/4 cup

Instant yeast

1 teaspoon

Granulated sugar

2 tablespoons

Milk

1 cup, warm

Water

1/2 cup, warm

Rose water

1 tablespoon

Vegetable oil

for greasing the pan

Chopped walnuts

1/2 cup

Chopped pistachios

1/2 cup

Sugar syrup

1 cup

Cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon (optional)

Instructions

1. In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, semolina, instant yeast, and sugar.
2. Gradually add the warm milk, warm water, and rose water while whisking until you have a smooth batter.
3. Cover the bowl with a clean towel and let the batter rest for 30 minutes to allow the yeast to activate and the flavors to meld.
4. In a separate bowl, mix the chopped walnuts and pistachios together. If desired, add a pinch of cinnamon for an extra layer of flavor.
5. Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat and lightly grease it with vegetable oil.
6. Pour a small amount of batter onto the pan to form small pancakes, about 3 inches in diameter.
7. Cook the pancake until bubbles form on the surface, then flip it over and cook for another minute until lightly golden.
8. Remove the pancake from the pan and place it on a plate. Repeat the process with the remaining batter.
9. Once all the pancakes are cooked, place a spoonful of the nut mixture in the center of each pancake.
10. Fold the pancake in half to form a half-moon shape and press the edges to seal tightly.
11. In a separate saucepan, heat the prepared sugar syrup until warm.
12. Dip each filled pancake into the warm sugar syrup for a few seconds, ensuring they are well-coated.
13. Transfer to a serving plate and serve warm, drizzling with additional sugar syrup if desired.