Baklava Recipe
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Ingredients
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For the Baklava
Method
Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 2
Prepare the Nut Filling
In a bowl, combine the chopped walnuts, chopped pistachios, granulated sugar, and ground cinnamon. Mix well and set aside.
- 3
Prepare the Phyllo Dough
Unroll the phyllo dough and cover it with a damp cloth to prevent it from drying out.
Assembly
- 4
Butter the Baking Dish
Melt the unsalted butter in a saucepan. Brush a 9x13 inch baking dish with some of the melted butter.
- 5
Layer the Phyllo Dough
Layer 8 sheets of phyllo dough in the dish, brushing each layer with melted butter before adding the next.
- 6
Add the Nut Filling
Spread a thin layer of the nut mixture over the phyllo dough. Repeat the layering process, adding 8 more sheets of phyllo dough followed by another layer of the nut filling. Continue this process until all the nuts are used, finishing with 8 layers of phyllo dough on top.
- 7
Cut the Baklava
Using a sharp knife, cut the baklava into diamond or square shapes before baking.
Baking
- 8
Bake the Baklava
Bake in the preheated oven for about 45-50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and crisp.
Syrup Preparation
- 9
- 10
Pour Syrup over Baklava
Once the baklava is done baking, remove it from the oven and immediately pour the hot syrup over the hot baklava. Allow it to soak in for several hours or overnight.