Traditional Azerbaijani Foods | Country Life Vlog Azerbaijani Family (Baklava, Khash, Cakes)

walnuts

🥗Healthier: almonds

💰Cheaper: pecans

Almonds are lower in calories and pecans are often less expensive.

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: maple syrup

Agave syrup has a lower glycemic index and maple syrup is often cheaper.

rose water

🥗Healthier: orange blossom water

💰Cheaper: vanilla extract

Orange blossom water offers a similar floral note and vanilla is more accessible.

phyllo dough

🥗Healthier: whole wheat phyllo

💰Cheaper: shortcrust pastry

Whole wheat increases fiber, while shortcrust is easier to handle.

Combine flour, sugar, and salt in a bowl.

Add milk, yogurt, and egg to the dry ingredients and mix well.

Knead the dough until smooth and let it rest for 30 minutes.

Roll out the dough and cut it into sheets.

Layer the sheets in a baking dish, brushing each layer with melted butter.

Chop walnuts and sprinkle them over the layered dough.

Repeat layering until all ingredients are used, finishing with a layer of dough on top.

Bake in the oven until golden brown.

Prepare a syrup by boiling water and sugar together.

Pour the syrup over the baked baklava and let it soak.

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