Baklava Recipe
Sweet pastry filled with nuts and honey.
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Ingredients
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Baklava Dough
Nut Filling
Honey Syrup
Method
Preparing the Dough
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 2
Melt the Butter
In a small saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over low heat. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
- 3
Prepare Phyllo Dough
Carefully unroll the phyllo dough. Keep it covered with a damp cloth to prevent it from drying out while you work.
Making the Nut Filling
- 4
Chop the Nuts
In a food processor, combine the walnuts and pistachios. Pulse until finely chopped but not ground.
- 5
Mix the Filling
In a mixing bowl, combine the chopped nuts, sugar, and ground cinnamon. Mix well and set aside.
Assembling the Baklava
- 6
- 7
Add the Nut Filling
Spread half of the nut filling evenly over the phyllo layers.
- 8
- 9
Cut the Baklava
Using a sharp knife, cut the baklava into diamond or square shapes.
Baking
- 10
Bake the Baklava
Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.
Preparing the Honey Syrup
- 11
Finishing Touches
- 12
Pour the Syrup
Once the baklava is done baking, remove it from the oven and immediately pour the hot honey syrup over it.
- 13
Cool and Serve
Allow the baklava to cool completely before serving. This will help the syrup soak in and the layers to set.
