Jul 14 2026
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Baklava Recipe

Inspired by Athenian Restaurant
Time1h 30m
Serves12

Traditional Greek dessert with nuts and honey

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Ingredients

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Baklava Base

Honey Syrup

Method

Preparing the Baklava

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

  2. 2

    Prepare Phyllo Dough

    Unroll the phyllo dough and cover it with a damp cloth to prevent it from drying out.

  3. 3

    Melt Butter

    In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the unsalted butter and set aside.

  4. 4

    Mix Nuts and Sugar

    In a mixing bowl, combine ground walnuts, ground pistachios, sugar, and cinnamon. Mix well.

  5. 5

    Layer Phyllo Dough

    Place one sheet of phyllo dough in a greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Brush with melted butter. Repeat this process with 8 sheets, brushing each with butter.

  6. 6

    Add Nut Mixture

    Spread a thin layer of the nut mixture over the layered phyllo dough. Repeat the process: layer 4 sheets of phyllo, brush with butter, then add nuts. Repeat until all nuts are used, finishing with 8 layers of phyllo topped with melted butter.

  7. 7

    Cut the Baklava

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

  8. 8

    Bake

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

Making Honey Syrup

  1. 9

    Prepare Honey Syrup

    In a saucepan, combine honey and water. Bring to a boil over medium heat and then reduce to a simmer for 10 minutes.

  2. 10

    Add Vanilla

    Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract. Let the syrup cool slightly.

  3. 11

    Drizzle 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.

  4. 12

    Cool and Serve

    Allow the baklava to cool completely before serving. This allows the syrup to soak in.

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