Quick, Easy and Tasty Katafi Recipe: A blog introducing a kataifi recipe.

Introduction

Kataifi is a Greek dessert made from a shredded pastry dough and filled with walnuts, cinnamon, and sugar. The name «kataifi» comes from the way in which the shredded pastry dough is prepared. Traditionally, kataifi was made by shredding strips of paper-thin phyllo dough with scissors or a sharp knife. However, today most people buy pre-packaged kataifi dough instead of making it themselves. The recipe below will result in about 30 servings of kataifi!

1 pound kataifi dough

Kataifi dough is a Middle Eastern pastry made from shredded filo pastry. It’s also known as kadaifi, kadaif, katayef and katayif. The name comes from the Greek word «kataplo», meaning to separate or unravel (as in «to unravel a mystery»).

This pastry is usually served at special occasions such as Easter, Christmas and New Year’s Eve. In Greece it can be found in bakeries, street vendors and supermarkets during this time every year.

3/4 cup melted butter

You can also use melted butter instead of oil for this recipe. If you want to use melted butter, keep in mind that it will add some sweetness to your kataifi recipe.

This is how you can make the melted butter:

• Put 1 cup (8 oz) unsalted butter in a microwave-safe bowl, cover with plastic wrap and set aside for 2 minutes until soft enough to stir. Uncover and stir until smooth and no longer hot (about three minutes). Allow it to cool completely before using it as directed below.

1 pound walnuts (coarsely chopped)

• 1 pound walnuts (coarsely chopped)

Walnuts are used in many recipes and are a good source of fat and protein. They are also high in omega-3 fatty acids, which are great for your heart.

1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

Cinnamon is a delicious spice that has been used for centuries to flavor many different types of food. Cinnamon is a popular spice, and you might use it in your kitchen to flavor desserts or other foods.

1 1/2 cups granulated sugar, plus extra for sprinkling on top

1 1/2 cups granulated sugar, plus extra for sprinkling on top

In a medium bowl, mix the flour and salt. Add the butter and mix well until crumbly. Add 4 tablespoons water to form a loose dough. Sprinkle flour on your work surface and transfer the dough to it; knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes. Cover with plastic wrap; let rest at room temperature for 30 minutes (this helps prevent cracking).

Enjoy, making your own sweet kataifi is simple!

You can make this recipe in a short time and it is very delicious. Kataifi is made from shredded phyllo dough, which is basically layers of paper-thin sheets of pastry dough. You can make it with walnuts, almonds or pistachios.

The kataifi pie is usually served as dessert but some people have it for breakfast or even as an afternoon snack.