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
Preparation of Nut Filling
- 1
Chop the Nuts
In a food processor, combine the walnuts and almonds. Pulse until finely chopped, but not powdered.
- 2
Mix Ingredients
In a large bowl, mix the chopped nuts with ground cinnamon and granulated sugar. Set aside.
Assembling Baklava
- 3
Prepare the Filo
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Melt the unsalted butter in a saucepan over low heat. Brush a 9x13 inch baking dish with melted butter.
- 4
- 5
Add Nut Filling
Spread half of the nut filling evenly over the layered filo. Top with 4 more sheets of filo, brushing each with butter.
- 6
Finish Layering
Spread the remaining nut filling over the top. Layer the final 4 sheets of filo, brushing each with butter.
- 7
Cut the Baklava
Using a sharp knife, cut the baklava into diamond or square shapes.
Baking and Syrup Preparation
- 8
Bake the Baklava
Bake in the preheated oven for about 45 minutes or until the top is golden brown.
- 9
- 10
Pour Syrup over Baklava
Once the baklava is done baking, remove it from the oven and immediately pour the hot honey syrup evenly over the baklava.
- 11
Cool and Serve
Allow the baklava to cool completely before cutting along the previously made cuts and serving.
