Knafeh

Directions

1. 1
   Mix cheese, sugar, and orange blossom water together.
2. 2
   Chop knafeh dough with a sharp knife. Mix with 1 3/4 cups hot butter over low fire for 15 minutes, or until dough absorbs all the butter.
3. 3
   Mix 1/4 cup butter, knafeh coloring, and spread in a 17x12 inch pan. Sprinkle pine nuts evenly.
4. 4
   Spread 2/3 of the dough in the pan over the nuts and press well. Spread the cheese mixture over dough evenly. Cover with the rest of the dough and press well.
5. 5
   Bake at 400 degrees in a preheated oven for 30 minutes. (Place on lower rack).
6. 6
   Add thin attar. Flip the tray over in another tray of the same size. Return to the oven and bake for 10 more minutes.
7. 7
   Garnish with pistachios and serve hot!