Baklava Recipe
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Ingredients
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For the Baklava
For the Syrup
Method
Preparing the Baklava
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 2
Prepare the Nuts
In a bowl, combine the chopped nuts, granulated sugar, and ground cinnamon. Set aside.
- 3
Prepare the Phyllo Dough
Unroll the phyllo dough and cover it with a damp towel to prevent it from drying out.
- 4
- 5
Add the Nut Mixture
Evenly spread a layer of the nut mixture over the phyllo. Continue layering with 4 more sheets of phyllo, buttering each sheet, followed by another layer of nuts. Repeat this until all the nuts are used up, finishing with a top layer of about 8 sheets of phyllo, buttering each sheet.
- 6
Cut the Baklava
Using a sharp knife, cut the baklava into diamond or square shapes, ensuring to cut through all layers.
- 7
Bake the Baklava
Bake in the preheated oven for about 45-50 minutes, or until the baklava is golden brown.
Preparing the Syrup
- 8
Combine Syrup Ingredients
In a saucepan, combine the granulated sugar, water, honey, and vanilla extract.
- 9
Simmer the Syrup
Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
- 10
Soak the Baklava
Once the baklava is done baking, remove it from the oven and immediately pour the cooled syrup over the hot baklava. Make sure to cover it evenly.
- 11
Let it Soak
Allow the baklava to soak in the syrup for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, before serving.
