Baklava Recipe
Layers of filo pastry filled with nuts and honey.
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Ingredients
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Filo Pastry
Nut Filling
Honey Syrup
Method
Preparing the Nut Filling
- 1
Chop the Nuts
Finely chop the walnuts and pistachios in a food processor. Combine them in a mixing bowl.
- 2
Mix the Filling
Add the sugar and ground cinnamon to the chopped nuts. Mix well until combined.
Assembling the Baklava
- 3
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 4
Prepare the Filo
Melt the unsalted butter in a saucepan. Lay out the filo pastry sheets and cover with a damp cloth to prevent drying.
- 5
- 6
Add the Nut Filling
Spread a layer of the nut mixture over the filo. Continue layering with more filo sheets, brushing each with butter, until you have used half of the filo.
- 7
- 8
Cut the Baklava
Using a sharp knife, cut the assembled baklava into diamond or square shapes before baking.
- 9
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes or until golden brown and crisp.
Making the Honey Syrup
- 10
- 11
Boil the Syrup
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer for about 10 minutes.
- 12
Cool the Syrup
Remove from heat and allow the syrup to cool slightly.
Finishing the Baklava
- 13
Pour the Syrup
Once the baklava is done baking, remove it from the oven and immediately pour the honey syrup over the hot baklava, ensuring it seeps into the cuts.
- 14
Cool and Serve
Allow the baklava to cool completely before serving. Enjoy your delicious baklava!
