Rural Village Cooking AZERBAIJANI BAKLAVA - Outdoor Cooking

hazelnuts

🥗Healthier: almonds

💰Cheaper: peanuts

Almonds offer a similar texture and flavor, while peanuts are more economical.

rose water

🥗Healthier: orange blossom water

💰Cheaper: vanilla extract

Orange blossom water maintains floral notes, while vanilla is widely available.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is dairy-free and adds a unique flavor.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Honey is a natural sweetener that enhances flavor.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat.

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

Finely chop hazelnuts and mix with sugar, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt.

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

Repeat layering phyllo and nut mixture, finishing with phyllo on top.

Cut the baklava into diamond shapes with a sharp knife.

Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.

While baklava bakes, combine water, sugar, honey, and lemon juice in a saucepan; simmer until syrupy.

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

Allow baklava to cool completely before serving.

Garnish with crushed pistachios and serve.

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