Fried Atayef (Pancakes Stuffed With Walnuts)

Fried Atayef Ingredients

For the pancake batter:2 cups flour2 1/4 cups lukewarm water1 tsp yeast1/2 tsp baking powder1 tbsp sugarpinch of saltFor the filling:1 1/2 cups raw unsalted walnuts, chopped1/4 cup golden raisins (optional)2 tbsp sugar1 tsp ground cinnamon1/2 tsp nutmeg1 tsp orange blossom waterFor the syrup:2 cups sugar1 cup water1 tbsp lemon juice1 tsp orange blossom water1/2 tsp rose water

Steps Making Syrup

Mix Sugar, Water & Lemon Juice In Saucepan On Med/high Heat And Bring To A Boil. Reduce Heat And Simmer For 10 Minutes. Add Orange Blossom &Amp;amp; Rose Water And Boil For An Additional 2 Minutes. Remove From Heat And Allow Syrup To Cool Down Completely Before Using. Store Syrup At Room Temperature.

Method

In a bowl add all the pancake ingredients listed and whisk together until well combined. Cover with a towel and let the mixture sit for 15-20 minutes.In a separate bowl add the filling ingredients and mix until all combined and set aside.Heat a non-stick pan on medium heat. Using a measuring cup so they are all the same size, scoop and pour 1/4 cup of batter and cook until the bottom is a light golden colour and the batter is no longer wet (do not flip them). Transfer the pancakes to a towel and cover them so they don’t dry out. Repeat until all of the batter is finished.With the bubbly side facing up, fill each pancake with 1 tbsp of the filling. Fold the pancake in half and pinch with your fingertips to seal.On med-low heat, fry the stuffed atayef for a few minutes on each side until they are golden brown. Remove and soak them in the simple syrup for a few seconds or simply drizzle them with the syrup. Enjoy!