Baklava Recipe
Fillo Dough - Walnuts - Honey Syrup
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Ingredients
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Fillo Dough
Nut Filling
Honey Syrup
Method
Prepare the Fillo Dough
- 1
Thaw the Fillo Dough
Remove the package of fillo dough from the freezer and allow it to thaw in the refrigerator for several hours or overnight.
- 2
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 3
Prepare the Baking Pan
Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan with some of the melted butter.
Make the Nut Filling
- 4
Mix the Nut Filling
In a mixing bowl, combine the finely chopped walnuts, sugar, and ground cinnamon. Mix well and set aside.
Assemble the Baklava
- 5
Layer the Fillo Dough
Take one sheet of fillo dough and place it in the greased baking pan. Brush it lightly with melted butter. Repeat this process, layering 8 sheets of fillo, brushing each with butter.
- 6
Add the Nut Filling
Spread a portion of the walnut mixture evenly over the layered fillo dough.
- 7
Bake the Baklava
- 8
Cut the Baklava
Using a sharp knife, cut the baklava into diamond or square shapes before baking.
- 9
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for about 45-50 minutes, or until the fillo is golden brown and crispy.
Prepare the Honey Syrup
- 10
- 11
Simmer
Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 10 minutes.
