BAKLAWA |TURKEY DESERT |RAMZAN SPECIAL |EID RECIPE |HOMEMADE PHYLOSHEETS | DESSERTS |PK

walnuts

🥗Healthier: pecans

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Pecans are nutritious and can provide a similar texture, while sunflower seeds are budget-friendly.

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: corn syrup

Agave syrup has a lower glycemic index, while corn syrup is often less expensive.

Prepare the dough by mixing maida, butter, vinegar, baking powder, and milk until smooth.

Roll out the dough into thin sheets.

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

Spread the coarsely grinded pistachios on top of the layered sheets.

Continue layering the sheets and pistachios until all ingredients are used.

Cut the baklava into desired shapes before baking.

In a saucepan, combine sugar, water, cinnamon stick, and lemon juice to make the syrup; bring to a boil and simmer.

Pour the hot syrup over the baklava as soon as it comes out of the oven.

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