Lebanese Sweets for the Holiday: Julie Taboulie's Lebanese Kitchen ~ Public TV Series Episode 113

phyllo dough

🥗Healthier: whole wheat phyllo

💰Cheaper: homemade pastry dough

Whole wheat phyllo adds fiber, while homemade dough can be more economical.

nuts

🥗Healthier: seeds

💰Cheaper: oats

Seeds provide similar crunch, while oats can be a budget-friendly filler.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is dairy-free and healthier, while margarine is often less expensive.

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: corn syrup

Agave syrup is lower on the glycemic index, while corn syrup is more affordable.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Layer sheets of phyllo dough in a greased baking dish, brushing each layer with melted butter.

Chop the nuts and mix with sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla extract.

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

Continue layering phyllo and nut mixture until all ingredients are used, finishing with phyllo on top.

Cut the layered pastry into diamond or square shapes before baking.

Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 30-40 minutes.

While the baklawa bakes, prepare the syrup by combining water, sugar, honey, and lemon juice in a saucepan.

Bring the syrup to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.

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

Let the baklawa cool completely before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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