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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
3 cups pistachios
1 cup walnuts
1 cup ground graham crackers
6-7 sheets phyllo dough
butter
1

Grind 3 cups of pistachios and 1 cup of walnuts in a Ziploc bag, crushing them into small pieces without crumbling too much.

2

Add 1 cup of ground graham crackers to the nut mixture to keep the baklava moist.

3

Layer 6-7 sheets of phyllo dough in a baking pan, ensuring they are not perfect.

4

Sprinkle a handful of the nut mixture over the phyllo layers.

5

Continue layering with 3 sheets of phyllo followed by more nuts, repeating this process until the mixture is used up.

6

For the top layer, add 3 more sheets of phyllo dough.

7

Cut the baklava into squares for serving, explaining that it can also be cut into triangles or other shapes if desired.

Equipment Needed

baking panZiploc bag

Allergens

nutsgluten

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