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Kataifi From Scratch

Kataifi From Scratch: Create Flaky Pastry Magic at Home

Kataifi From Scratch is a beautiful, flaky pastry that can transform into both sweet and savory delights.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Pastry
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch Essential for texture, avoid substitutions
  • 2 tablespoons Sugar Use a sugar alternative if needed
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt No substitutions necessary
  • 0.5 cups Vegetable Oil Can use melted butter or coconut oil
  • 0.75 cups Filtered Water Preferred for best results

Equipment

  • Medium bowl
  • Piping bag
  • non-stick pan
  • sieve
  • spatula

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Kataifi From Scratch
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, cornstarch, sugar, and salt until well combined. Gradually add in vegetable oil and filtered water, mixing until smooth.
  2. Transfer the prepared dough into a piping bag using a sieve to avoid clumps.
  3. Heat a non-stick pan over low heat for about 2 minutes. Pipe the dough in a zig-zag motion to create thin strands, cooking each for 1-2 minutes until golden brown.
  4. Gently lift the cooked kataifi strands from the pan and place them on a plate to cool.
  5. Once cooled, wrap the kataifi strands around your choice of fillings or serve with syrup.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gCalcium: 1mgIron: 5mg

Notes

This kataifi pastry is versatile and can be enjoyed with various fillings, both sweet and savory.

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