How to make Authentic Turkish Baklava with Homemade Pastry Sheets | Pistachios Baklava Recipe

walnuts

🥗Healthier: almonds

💰Cheaper: pecans

Almonds provide a similar texture with fewer calories.

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: maple syrup

Agave syrup is lower on the glycemic index.

pistachios

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: cashews

Sunflower seeds are nut-free and less expensive.

sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).

In a bowl, combine all purpose flour, salt, vinegar, and oil.

Gradually add warm water until a dough forms, then knead until smooth.

Roll out the dough into thin sheets.

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

Spread chopped pistachios over the phyllo layers.

Repeat layering phyllo and pistachios until all ingredients are used, finishing with phyllo on top.

Cut the baklava into diamond or square shapes with a sharp knife.

Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes until golden brown.

While baklava bakes, combine sugar, water, and lemon juice in a saucepan.

Bring the syrup to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for a few minutes.

Remove baklava from the oven and immediately pour the hot syrup over it.

Allow the baklava to cool completely before serving.

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