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Warbat

Cultural Context

Warbat, a beloved dessert in Syria, combines the delicate layers of phyllo dough with sweet, nutty fillings, often enjoyed during festive occasions. This treat reflects the rich culinary heritage of the Middle East, where pastries are often infused with floral syrups and spices. Today, Warbat has gained popularity beyond its borders, with variations appearing in Middle Eastern bakeries worldwide.

SyrianSYdessert
45 min
medium
8 servings
Servings4
phyllo dough
2 sticks unsalted butter
ricotta cheese
2 cups sugar
2 cups water
1 teaspoon lemon juice

phyllo dough

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pastry dough

💰Cheaper: homemade dough

Whole wheat adds fiber and nutrients.

rose water

🥗Healthier: orange blossom water

💰Cheaper: vanilla extract

Orange blossom water provides a similar floral note.

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: maple syrup

Agave syrup is lower in calories.

nuts

🥗Healthier: seeds

💰Cheaper: dried fruits

Seeds are often less expensive and nut-free.

1

Boil 2 cups of sugar with 2 cups of water and 1 teaspoon of lemon juice for 10 to 15 minutes to make the simple syrup.

2

Take one sheet of phyllo dough and fold it into thirds.

3

Place ricotta cheese on the folded phyllo dough.

4

Fold the phyllo dough over the ricotta cheese to form a triangle, continuing to fold until reaching the end.

5

Seal the end of the triangle and place it in a baking tray.

6

Repeat the process until all the phyllo and filling is used, making about 16 triangles.

7

Melt 2 sticks of unsalted butter and pour it over the triangles in the baking tray.

8

Bake in the oven at 350°F until golden brown, about 25 to 30 minutes.

9

Remove from the oven and pour the cooled syrup over the baked triangles.

Cooking Techniques

layeringrollingbakingboiling

Equipment Needed

ovenbaking traysaucepan

Spice Level:

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Allergens

nutsgluten

Also Known As

Baklava RollsWarbat Pastry

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