Our Kataifi dough – a living craft with roots in tradition

Vår kataifideg – ett levande handverk med rötter in tradition

Kataifi, or kunafa dough, is one of the most characteristic and beloved components of Middle Eastern dessert cuisine. The fine, thread-like dough is used in everything from crispy desserts to creamy pastries and has carried the taste of home, celebration, and care for generations.

At Al Badr Kunafa, we have embraced this ancient tradition and woven our own story into every thread.

A dough with a history

Kataifi dough originated in the Middle East and the Eastern Mediterranean, where it has been used for centuries to create elegant, intricately detailed desserts. From Damascus to Cairo, from Beirut to Istanbul, it has been a symbol of finesse and pride. It is not just a pastry—it is a culture.

We brought this heritage from Syria to Sweden. Not just the technology, but the respect. Not just the form, but the soul.

An answer to something that was missing

When we arrived in Sweden after the horrors of war, we quickly realized there was a demand for kataifi – but not for the kind we knew. What was available in the shops was a far cry from the dough we were used to working with. It was tired, heavy, anonymous. Imported, stored, lost.

We wanted to do something different. Something vibrant. We wanted to show what kataifi can taste like – when it's made with love, knowledge, and respect for the raw materials.

That's why our Kataifi dough is different.

Many sell kataifi, but few truly understand what it takes to make it good. For us, it's not a side project—it's the core of our business. Our dough is made in Sweden, but with a heart from Homs. It's the result of decades of experience, refined with every batch we produce.

We work on a small scale, with a keen eye for detail. It's not factory production – it's craftsmanship. A living product that exudes freshness, precision, and pride. And you can taste it – in the flavor, the texture, the result.

For you, who makes no compromises

Our Kataifi dough is chosen by restaurants, pastry shops, and home bakers who are looking for that special something. Those who know that quality starts with the basics. Those who want to work with a product that responds to their hands – not against them.

It's not about being the biggest. It's about being the best at what you do. And we do Kataifi.

A craft that carries a history

When you choose our dough, you're not just choosing a product. You're choosing a legacy that has survived war, loss, and new beginnings. You're choosing a family business that built something from nothing – with the same hands that once baked in Homs, we now bake in Skåne.

You are choosing a promise of authenticity, craftsmanship, and taste.

That's what sets us apart from the rest.