Kadayif with Mozzarella and Lemon is prepared with phyllo dough that’s been rolled up and sliced very thinly. The dough resembles rolls of shredded wheat. When you open the package, the Kadayif tumbles out in a lump. You will be surprised how it grows before your eyes as you pull the strands apart,.
We ate many cheese dishes and pastries when we were in Turkey that were based on this amazing type of phyllo dough. The easy recipe I’m posting here uses Kadayif as the base and cover for shredded mozzarella. Kadayif with Mozzarella and Lemon is assembled and baked together with butter. You then drizzle it with fresh home made lemon syrup. The result is mouthwatering. The flavor and texture of crunchy dough and oozing mozzarella enhanced by lemon is transporting. You almost feel like you’re on vacation.
For a dessert using traditional phyllo , click on the link: Mini Pecan Tarts.