Baklava Recipe
Sweet pastry made of layers of filo filled with chopped nuts and honey.
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Ingredients
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Baklava Ingredients
Method
Baklava Directions
Prepare the Nut Filling
In a bowl, mix the chopped walnuts, chopped pistachios, sugar, and ground cinnamon. Set aside.
Assemble the Baklava
Brush a 9x13 inch baking dish with melted butter. Lay down one sheet of filo, brush with butter, and repeat for 8 sheets. Spread 1/3 of the nut mixture over the pastry. Repeat the layering with 4 more sheets of filo, another layer of nuts, and then 4 more sheets. Finish with 8 more sheets of filo, brushing each with butter.
Cut and Bake
Using a sharp knife, cut the baklava into diamond or square shapes. Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes or until golden brown.
Finish the Baklava
Once the baklava is done baking, pour the cooled syrup evenly over the hot baklava. Let it sit for at least 4 hours or overnight for the syrup to soak in.
