Pistachio Baklava Recipe
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Ingredients
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Filling
Pastry
Syrup
Method
Preparation
- 1
Preheat the oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 2
Prepare the filling
In a mixing bowl, combine the finely chopped pistachios, sugar, and ground cinnamon. Mix well to ensure all ingredients are evenly distributed.
- 3
Prepare the phyllo dough
Unroll the phyllo dough and cover it with a damp cloth to prevent it from drying out. Prepare a large baking dish (approximately 9x13 inches) by brushing the bottom with some melted butter.
Assembling the Baklava
- 4
- 5
Add the filling
Evenly spread a portion of the pistachio filling over the phyllo layers.
- 6
Continue layering
Repeat the phyllo layering (another 4-5 sheets), followed by more pistachio filling. Continue this process until all the filling is used, finishing with about 8 more layers of phyllo dough on top.
Baking
- 7
Cut the baklava
Using a sharp knife, cut the assembled baklava into diamond or square shapes before baking.
- 8
Bake
Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for about 45-50 minutes or until the top is golden brown and crisp.
Making the Syrup
- 9
- 10
Pour syrup over baklava
Once the baklava is done baking, remove it from the oven and immediately pour the hot syrup evenly over the top. Allow it to soak in and cool for at least 4 hours before serving.
