Künefe Recipe
A Turkish specialty made of layers of shredded wheat a mozzarella cheese filling, and a light syrup lightly toasted in aluminum pans.
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Ingredients
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Künefe Ingredients
Method
Künefe Preparation Steps
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Prepare the Dough
Melt the unsalted butter and mix it with a pinch of salt. Pour the melted butter over the shredded phyllo dough and mix well to coat the dough evenly.
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Assemble the Künefe
Divide the buttered dough into two equal parts. Press one half into the bottom of a pre-greased aluminum pan. Spread the mozzarella cheese evenly over the dough, then cover with the remaining dough, pressing down gently to compact it.
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Cook the Künefe
Cook the assembled Künefe on medium heat for about 10-15 minutes on one side until golden brown. Carefully flip it over using a plate and cook the other side for an additional 10-15 minutes until both sides are golden and crispy.
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Serve
Once cooked, remove the Künefe from the pan and pour the cooled syrup over it evenly. Let it soak for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with crushed pistachios.
