BAKLAVA Recipe

Prepare the Filling

In a bowl, combine the ground walnuts, ground almonds, cinnamon, and 1/2 cup of sugar. Mix well and set aside.

Prepare the Filo Dough

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with melted butter. Unroll the filo dough and keep it covered with a damp cloth to prevent it from drying out.

Layer the Filo

Place one sheet of filo dough in the prepared baking dish and brush with melted butter. Repeat this process, layering 8 sheets of filo, brushing each one with butter. Spread a thin layer of the nut filling over the top.

Continue Layering

Continue layering filo dough (using 4 sheets at a time brushed with butter) and the nut mixture until all the filling is used, finishing with 8 layers of filo dough on top.

Cut the Baklava

Using a sharp knife, cut the baklava into diamond or square shapes before baking.

Bake the Baklava

Bake in the preheated oven for about 45-50 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp.

Prepare the Syrup

While the baklava is baking, combine the remaining 1/2 cup of sugar, water, honey, and vanilla extract in a saucepan. Bring to a boil and then simmer for about 10 minutes.

Finish the Baklava

Once the baklava is done baking, pour the hot syrup evenly over it. Allow it to cool completely before serving.