Baklava
Baklava is a delightful dessert made with layers of flaky pastry, nuts, and sweet syrup, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 package of phyllo dough approximately 16 oz
- 2 cups of finely chopped nuts walnuts, pistachios, or almonds
- 1 cup of unsalted butter melted
- 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
- 1 cup of granulated sugar
- 1 cup of water
- 1 cup of honey
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, combine the chopped nuts and cinnamon.
- Unroll the phyllo dough and cut it to fit your baking dish.
- Brush the bottom of the dish with melted butter.
- Lay down the first layer of phyllo dough and brush with butter.
- Repeat layering 8-10 sheets, brushing each with butter.
- Spread a layer of the nut mixture evenly over the phyllo.
- Layer more phyllo sheets (about 4-5), brushing each with butter.
- Repeat the nut layer and phyllo layers until all ingredients are used.
- Cut the baklava into diamond or square shapes before baking.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes or until golden brown.
- Meanwhile, prepare the syrup by boiling sugar, water, and honey for 10 minutes.
- Once baklava is done, pour the syrup over it while hot.
- Let it cool and absorb the syrup before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 2gFat: 8gFiber: 1g
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