kadayef (shreded daugh) with cornstarch cream

Name: Kadayef (shreded daugh) with cornstarch cream
Prep time: 1 h 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Yield: 16
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 1 pound(s) kadayef; 1/2 pound(s) clarefied sweet butter; 2 tablespoon(s) fine crushed pistachio (optional); ## FILLING; 1 quart(s) half and half or 2 cups milk; 1 quart(s) whipping cream; 1/2 cup(s) cornstarch; 1/4 cup(s) sugar; 1 tablespoon(s) orange blossom; ## SYRUP; 2 cup(s) sugar; 2 cup(s) water; 1 tablespoon(s) lemon juice; 2 tablespoon(s) orange blossom

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Araxy Aykanian

Laguna Hills, CA

Updated on May 7, 2014

I learn this recepe from Armenian church women's quilt in Fresno, 30 years ago, and I been making since then every holidays, church and charity fund raising functions, I always get complements then asked for recipe. I like to share with my just a pinch friends.

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prep time 1 Hr 45 Min

cook time 45 Min

method Bake

yield 16

Ingredients

1 pound kadayef
1/2 pound clarefied sweet butter
2 tablespoons fine crushed pistachio (optional)
FILLING
1 quart half and half or 2 cups milk
1 quart whipping cream
1/2 cup cornstarch
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon orange blossom
SYRUP
2 cups sugar
2 cups water
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons orange blossom

How To Make kadayef (shreded daugh) with cornstarch cream

Step 1

Prepare the syrup by boiling sugar with the water on a high heat, after sugar dissolves completely,lower the heat to low medium,add lemon juice and cook about 10 minutes or longer until syrup get slightly thicker, turn off stove then add orange blossom. Set a side.( can be make few days ahead and keep in refrigerator).

Step 2

In a large bowel combine Shredded Kadayef with melted butter,mixing with hands until every strand is evenly coated with butter. Spread half of the dough into 8 by 12 inch baking dish: Spread the filling evenly over the surface. Cover with remaining dough,press the surface down very firmly: Bake at 375 degree, about 30-35 minutes or until Kadayef is a nice golden brown. Cut into 2 inches squares.
Step 3

Pour hot syrup over and spread with fine crushed pistachio(its optional)
Step 4

Serve hot or warn, with a cup coffee or tea.
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