Baklava Recipe
Layers of filo pastry filled with nuts and sweetened with syrup.
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Ingredients
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Filo Pastry and Filling
Syrup
Method
Preparation of Nuts and Filo
- 1
Prepare the Nut Filling
In a food processor, combine walnuts, almonds, and ground cinnamon. Pulse until finely chopped but not a paste. Set aside.
- 2
Prepare the Filo Pastry
Thaw the filo pastry sheets according to package instructions. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Melt the unsalted butter in a small saucepan.
Assembling Baklava
- 3
- 4
Add the Nut Filling
Spread half of the nut mixture evenly over the layered filo. Continue layering 4 more sheets of filo, brushing each with butter, then add the remaining nut filling.
- 5
Final Layering
Top with another 8 layers of filo pastry, brushing each with melted butter. Use a sharp knife to cut the baklava into diamond or square shapes.
Baking Baklava
- 6
Bake the Baklava
Bake in preheated oven for about 45-50 minutes or until golden brown and crisp.
Making the Syrup
- 7
- 8
Soak the Baklava
Once the baklava is out of the oven, immediately pour the hot syrup evenly over the baklava. Allow it to soak in for several hours or overnight before serving.
