Baklava Recipe
Layered pastry filled with nuts and honey syrup.
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Ingredients
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Dough
Filling
Syrup
Method
Preparing the Dough
- 1
Thaw Phyllo Dough
Remove the phyllo dough from the freezer and let it thaw in the refrigerator overnight, or at room temperature for about 2 hours before use.
- 2
Prepare Baking Dish
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with a little butter.
- 3
Melt Butter
In a saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over low heat. Once melted, remove from heat and set aside.
Making the Filling
- 4
Combine Filling Ingredients
In a mixing bowl, combine the chopped walnuts, chopped pistachios, ground cinnamon, and granulated sugar. Mix well to ensure the nuts are evenly coated with the sugar and cinnamon.
Assembling Baklava
- 5
- 6
Add Filling
Evenly spread a portion of the nut filling over the buttered phyllo layers.
- 7
Continue Layering
Continue layering phyllo sheets (about 4 sheets at a time, brushing each with butter), followed by the nut filling. Repeat until all filling is used, finishing with about 8 more layers of phyllo dough on top.
- 8
Cut the Baklava
Using a sharp knife, cut the assembled baklava into diamond or square shapes, making sure to cut through all layers.
Baking Baklava
- 9
Bake
Bake the baklava in the preheated oven for about 45-50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and crisp.
Making the Syrup
- 10
Prepare the Syrup
While the baklava is baking, in a saucepan, combine the granulated sugar, water, and honey. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the sugar dissolves.
- 11
Add Vanilla
Once boiling, reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Allow the syrup to cool.
Finishing Touches
- 12
Pour Syrup over Baklava
When the baklava is done baking, remove it from the oven and immediately pour the cooled syrup evenly over the hot baklava, ensuring it seeps into the cuts.
- 13
Cool and Serve
Let the baklava cool completely before serving. Enjoy your delicious homemade baklava!