Baklava Recipe
Delicate layers of flaky phyllo dough filled with finely chopped pistachios, baked to a golden crisp, and soaked in a fragrant sweet syrup. Crispy yet tender, this luxurious dessert offers the rich flavor of pistachios in every bite. Perfect for a sweet indulgence.
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Ingredients
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Baklava Ingredients
Method
Baklava Directions
- 1
Prepare the Syrup
In a saucepan, combine the sugar, water, honey, and ground cinnamon. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Reduce heat and let simmer for about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Set aside to cool.
- 2
Prepare the Phyllo Dough
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Melt the unsalted butter in a saucepan. Unroll the phyllo dough and cover it with a damp cloth to prevent it from drying out.
- 3
Assemble the Baklava
Brush a 9x13 inch baking dish with melted butter. Place one sheet of phyllo dough in the bottom of the dish and brush with more butter. Repeat this process, layering and buttering a total of 8 sheets. Spread a layer of chopped pistachios over the phyllo. Continue to layer 4 sheets of phyllo with butter, then another layer of pistachios. Repeat until all ingredients are used, finishing with about 8 layers of phyllo on top.
- 4
Bake the Baklava
Using a sharp knife, cut the baklava into diamond or square shapes. Bake in the preheated oven for about 45-50 minutes or until golden brown.
- 5
Soak in Syrup
Once the baklava is baked, immediately pour the cooled syrup over the hot baklava. Allow it to soak for at least 4 hours or overnight for the best flavor.
