Walnut Baklava Recipe
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Ingredients
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Baklava Layers
Walnut Filling
Honey Syrup
Method
Preparation of Ingredients
- 1
Prepare the Phyllo Dough
Thaw the phyllo dough according to package instructions. Once thawed, keep it covered with a damp cloth to prevent it from drying out.
- 2
Prepare the Walnut Filling
In a bowl, combine the chopped walnuts, granulated sugar, and ground cinnamon. Mix well and set aside.
Layering and Baking
- 3
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 4
Butter the Baking Dish
Melt the unsalted butter in a saucepan. Use a brush to coat the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish with some of the melted butter.
- 5
- 6
Add the Filling
Spread half of the walnut filling evenly over the layered phyllo.
- 7
- 8
Cut the Baklava
Before baking, use a sharp knife to cut the baklava into diamond or square shapes.
- 9
Bake the Baklava
Bake in the preheated oven for about 50 minutes or until golden brown.
Making the Honey Syrup
- 10
Prepare the Syrup
In a saucepan, combine 1 cup of granulated sugar, 1 cup of water, and 1 cup of honey. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring until the sugar is dissolved.
- 11
Add Vanilla
Once boiling, reduce heat and let it simmer for about 10 minutes. Add the vanilla extract and remove from heat.
- 12
Soak the Baklava
Once the baklava is baked, immediately pour the hot syrup over the baklava. Allow it to cool completely before serving.
