| tell Kadahif (armenian) syrup
4 Cups Granulated Sugar
3 Cups Water
1 Teaspoon Fresh Lemon Juice 2 Pounds Kataifi*
1 1/2 Cups Chopped Walnuts
1 Tablespoon Cinnamon
3 Tablespoons Granulated Sugar
3/4 Pound Butter, Melted boil Water And Sugar 10 Minutes. Add 1 Teaspoon Lemon Juice And Cool. loosen The Shreds Of Kataifi, Removing Coarse Particles. Spread Half Of The Dough In A Buttered 10 X 14-inch Pan. mix Nuts, Cinnamon And Sugar And Spread Over The Kataifi. Top With Remaining Kadayif. Pour Hot Melted Butter Evenly Over Dough. Bake At 350 Degrees F For 1 Hour (or Until Golden Brown). Pour 6 Cups Of The Cooled Syrup Over The Hot Kadayif With A Soup Ladle, Reserving 1 Cup Syrup For Later. Cover Kadayif And Let It Moisten In Its Own Steam For 1/2 Hour. Cut Into Squares And Serve. may Be Served With Whipped Cream. Sprinkle With Saved Syrup. * Ktaifi Dough Can Be Found In The Freezer Section Of Specialty Markets. It Comes In A 1-pound Box Marked Kataifi, Shredded Pastry Dough. |
