Baklava Recipe

Time1h 30m

Serves24

Layers of phyllo pastry filled with nuts and honey syrup.

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Ingredients

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1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2
Prepare the Nut Filling
In a food processor, combine walnuts, almonds, sugar, and cinnamon. Pulse until the nuts are finely chopped but not pureed. Set aside.
3
Melt the Butter
In a small saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over low heat. Once melted, remove from heat and let cool slightly.

4
Layer Phyllo Dough
Take the package of phyllo dough and unroll it carefully. Brush a 9x13 inch baking dish with melted butter. Place one sheet of phyllo dough in the dish and brush with more melted butter. Repeat this process, layering and buttering each sheet, for about 8 sheets.
5
Add Nut Filling
Spread a thin layer of the nut mixture over the phyllo dough. Continue layering phyllo sheets (about 4 sheets at a time) and brushing with butter until half of the dough is used.
6
Add More Nuts
Add another layer of the nut mixture, then continue layering phyllo dough (4 sheets at a time) until all the dough is used. Finish with a top layer of at least 8 sheets, each brushed with butter.
7
Cut the Baklava
Using a sharp knife, cut the baklava into diamond or square shapes before baking.

8
Bake the Baklava
Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for about 45-50 minutes or until the top is golden brown.
9
Prepare the Honey Syrup
While the baklava is baking, combine honey, water, and vanilla extract in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer for 10 minutes.
10
Add Syrup to Baklava
Once the baklava is baked, remove it from the oven and immediately pour the hot honey syrup over it. Allow it to soak for several hours or overnight before serving.