Middle Eastern Pancakes Ataif |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 10 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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“Ataif” are popular in the Middle East. The batter is very sweet and the pancakes are dipped in honey, sprinkled liberally with walnuts and cinnamon and topped with a thick, almost solid cream called “kaymak”. This unctuous topping makes even Double Devon cream seem weak and watery, although Double Devon—or even stiffly whipped cream—can be used. Ingredients:
2 eggs |
1 egg yolk |
1/2 cup sugar |
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest (outside rind) |
3/4 cup ground walnuts |
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour |
3 tablespoons brandy |
2 ounces melted butter |
1 cup honey, thinned with |
1/4 cup hot water |
1 cup chopped walnuts |
cinnamon |
double devon cream or stiffly whipped cream or kaymak cream |
Directions:
1. Beat eggs and yolk in bowl. Add sugar and beat until well blended. Add lemon zest, ground walnuts, flour and brandy. Mix until smooth. Add 2 oz. melted butter. Mix lightly.
2. Melt 1 teaspoons butter in non-stick pan. Add 2 Tablespoons batter. Bake until done on one side; flip and finish other side. As each pancake is done, immerse in honey-water mixture. Remove onto serving plate, sprinkle with chopped walnuts and sprinkle on cinnamon.
3. Let cool two minutes. Top with cream. Serves 4.
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