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Baklava

Cultural Context

Baklava is a traditional dessert originating from the Ottoman Empire, with deep roots in Balkan and Middle Eastern cuisines. This rich pastry, made of layers of phyllo dough filled with nuts and sweetened with syrup, is often served during celebrations and special occasions. Today, baklava is enjoyed worldwide, with regional variations in ingredients and preparation methods.

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6 servings
Servings4
1 lb phyllo dough
1 cup walnuts, chopped
1 cup pistachios, chopped
1 cup butter, melted
1 cup sugar
1 cup water
1/2 cup honey
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 tablespoons lemon juice

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

1

Layer phyllo dough in a baking dish, brushing each layer with melted butter.

2

Mix chopped walnuts and pistachios with sugar and cinnamon.

3

Spread the nut mixture over the phyllo layers.

4

Continue layering phyllo and nut mixture until all ingredients are used.

5

Cut the baklava into diamond or square shapes before baking.

6

Bake until golden brown and crisp.

7

Prepare a syrup by boiling water, sugar, and lemon juice, then adding honey.

8

Pour the syrup over the baked baklava while it's still hot.

Equipment Needed

baking dishsaucepansharp knife

Dietary

vegetariangluten-freenut-free

Allergens

nutsgluten

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