Fresh Baklava Recipe
Layers of phyllo dough with walnut and honey.
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Ingredients
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Phyllo Dough Preparation
Nut Filling
Honey Syrup
Method
Phyllo Dough Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Phyllo Dough
Thaw the phyllo dough in the refrigerator overnight. Once thawed, lay out the phyllo sheets and keep them covered with a damp cloth to prevent them from drying out while you work.
- 2
Melt the Butter
In a small saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over low heat. Make sure not to burn it. Once melted, set aside to cool slightly.
Nut Filling
- 3
Prepare the Nut Filling
In a large bowl, combine the finely chopped walnuts, granulated sugar, and ground cinnamon. Mix well until fully combined.
Layering and Baking
- 4
- 5
Add Nut Filling
Spread a thin layer of the walnut mixture over the phyllo layers. Add another 4 sheets of phyllo, brushing each with melted butter. Repeat the layering process, alternating between nut filling and phyllo dough until all the nuts are used, ending with about 8 sheets of phyllo on top, brushed with butter.
- 6
Cut the Baklava
Using a sharp knife, cut the baklava into diamond or square shapes, ensuring you cut through to the bottom of the dish.
- 7
Bake the Baklava
Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for about 45-50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and crisp.
Honey Syrup
- 8
Prepare the Honey Syrup
While the baklava is baking, prepare the honey syrup. In a saucepan, combine water, granulated sugar, honey, and vanilla extract. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and let it cool.
- 9
Pour Syrup Over Baklava
Once the baklava is done baking, remove it from the oven and immediately pour the cooled syrup evenly over the hot baklava. Allow it to soak in and cool completely before serving.
