Ataif / Atayif Bil Ishta -- Arab Pancakes Filled Wi

Name: Ataif / Atayif Bil Ishta -- Arab Pancakes Filled With Cream.
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 ¼ cups plain flour; 6 g fast action dried yeast; 1 ½ teaspoons sugar; 1 ½ cups semi skim milk; 1 ½ cups water; 2 cups semi skim milk; 7 ½ tablespoons cornflour; ¼ cup granulated sugar; 3 tablespoons double cream, stiffly whipped; 2 tablespoons rose water; 1 teaspoon vanilla essence; 1 cup chopped pistachios

Servings: persons

2 ¼ cups plain flour
6 g fast action dried yeast
1 ½ teaspoons sugar
1 ½ cups semi skim milk
1 ½ cups water
2 cups semi skim milk
7 ½ tablespoons cornflour
¼ cup granulated sugar
3 tablespoons double cream, stiffly whipped
2 tablespoons rose water
1 teaspoon vanilla essence
1 cup chopped pistachios

1
To make the filling:.
2
Mix corn flour gradually with milk and sugar then bring it to boil in a medium sized, heavy bottomed pan.
3
Stir continually until the mixture thickens, add the remaining ingredients & remove from heat.
4
Spoon mixture into a bowl & refrigerate until cold.
5
To make the dough:.
6
Mix all the ingredients and allow to sit for 30-40 minutes.
7
Ladle approximately 2 tablespoons of the mixture at a time onto a lightly greased, hot frying pan / skillet & cook until full of bubbles - only cook ONE side.
8
After cooking all of the pancakes, let them cool a little.
9
To assemble, gently fold in half & pinch the bottom half edge together - so that you have an opening to place the cream but the rest is sealed.
10
Using a piping bag, fill each pancake with the cooled cream (ishta), before dipping the open ends in the chopped pistachios.

521

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 ¼ cups plain flour, 6 g fast action dried yeast, 1 ½ teaspoons sugar, 1 ½ cups semi skim milk, and more.

Yes, Ataif / Atayif Bil Ishta -- Arab Pancakes Filled With Cream. falls under the Breakfast category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Ataif / Atayif Bil Ishta -- Arab Pancakes Filled With Cream.

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