Authentic Antakya künefesi Recipe Antakya, Turkiye

Name: Antakya künefesi
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 2 h
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: Turkish
Ingredients: KADAYIF DOUGH; 14 oz (400 g) all-purpose flour; 10.5 oz (300 g) cornstarch; 4 tsp sugar; 2 tsp salt; 2 tbsp neutral oil; 3 2/3 cups (880 ml) water; 10.5 oz (300 g) butter; FILLING; 1.65 lb (750 g) Antakya künefelik cheese, chopped or sliced; SYRUP; 1.7 lb (780 g) sugar; 2 cups + 3 tbsp (520 ml) water; a few drops lemon juice; DECORATION; pistachios, crushed and ground, optional

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