Baklava Recipe
Layered pastry filled with nuts and honey.
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Ingredients
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Pastry
Filling
Syrup
Method
Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 2
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.
- 3
Melt the Butter
In a small saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over low heat.
Making the Filling
- 4
Mix the Nuts
In a large bowl, combine the chopped walnuts, chopped almonds, and ground cinnamon. Mix well to ensure the spices are evenly distributed.
Assembling the Baklava
- 5
- 6
Add the Nut Filling
Spread 1/3 of the nut mixture over the phyllo layers.
- 7
Continue Layering
Add 4 more sheets of phyllo, brushing with butter between each one. Add another 1/3 of the nut mixture, then 4 more sheets of phyllo followed by the last 1/3 of the nut mixture.
- 8
Top with Phyllo
Finish with 8 more sheets of phyllo dough, brushing each with butter.
- 9
Cut the Baklava
Before baking, use a sharp knife to cut the baklava into diamond or square shapes.
Baking
- 10
Bake the Baklava
Bake in the preheated oven for about 50 minutes, until the baklava is golden brown and crisp.
- 11
Prepare the Syrup
While the baklava is baking, prepare the syrup. In a saucepan, combine the granulated sugar and water. Bring to a boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Reduce heat and simmer for about 10 minutes.
- 12
Add Honey and Vanilla
Remove the syrup from heat and stir in the honey and vanilla extract. Allow to cool slightly.
- 13
Add Syrup to Baklava
Once the baklava is done baking, immediately pour the syrup evenly over the hot baklava. Allow it to soak in and cool for at least 4 hours before serving.
