sifted flour (about 250 grams) • semolina (about 160 grams) • sugar • yeast • salt • warm water (about 710 ml), or a little less as needed • Nigella seeds
kunafa dough (or enough to fit your small skillet) • sugar (you can add more, but be careful not to make it too sweet since there’s chocolate inside) • butter • Chocolate
White chocolate for coating • Finely crushed cookies for filling • soft butter • Nuts of your choice (peanuts, walnuts, almonds, etc.) • or piece of halva (sesame paste candy)
(about 8 cups) all-purpose flour • salt • clarified butter or ghee (preferably homemade) (about 570 grams) • granulated sugar • ka'ak spice mix (or substitute with a mix of ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and cardamom) • large cup sesame seeds (about 1/2 cup or 70 grams) • warm water (about 240 ml) for kneading • fresh yeast, about the size of a hazelnut (or substitute with instant yeast)
(10-inch) round baking pan • (about 450 grams) kunafa dough, thawed or fresh • clarified butter or ghee (about 225 grams) • For the syrup: • sugar (about 600 grams) with 1 1/2 cups water (about 360 ml) and a squeeze of lemon juice