Baklava Recipe
A sweet pastry made of layers of filo filled with chopped nuts and sweetened with honey.
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Ingredients
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Baklava Ingredients
Method
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Nut Filling
In a food processor, combine the walnuts, sugar, and ground cinnamon. Pulse until finely chopped and well mixed.
- 2
Prepare the Filo Pastry
Thaw the filo pastry according to package instructions. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 3
Assemble the Baklava
Brush a 9x13 inch baking dish with melted butter. Lay down one sheet of filo, brush with butter, and repeat with 7 sheets. Sprinkle a layer of the nut mixture over the top. Repeat the layering of filo and nuts until all ingredients are used, finishing with 8 layers of buttered filo on top.
- 4
Cut and Bake
Using a sharp knife, cut the baklava into diamond or square shapes. Bake in the preheated oven for about 45-50 minutes, or until golden brown.
- 5
- 6
Finish the Baklava
Once the baklava is done baking, pour the cooled syrup evenly over the hot baklava. Allow it to soak in for several hours or overnight before serving.
