Baklava (sweet Almond Baklava)

Baklava is a delicious sweet pastry that is popular in Azerbaijani cuisine. It is made with layers of phyllo dough, filled with sweet almond mixture, and then soaked in a fragrant honey syrup.

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Baklava (sweet Almond Baklava)

Ingredients

  • 1 package of phyllo dough
  • 2 cups of almonds, finely chopped
  • 1 cup of unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup of granulated sugar
  • 1 cup of water
  • 1 cup of honey
  • 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a bowl, mix together the chopped almonds, cinnamon, and 1/2 cup of sugar.
  3. Brush a 9x13 inch baking dish with melted butter.
  4. Place a sheet of phyllo dough in the dish and brush with melted butter. Repeat with 7 more sheets of phyllo, brushing each with butter.
  5. Sprinkle 1/3 of the almond mixture over the phyllo.
  6. Add 4 more sheets of phyllo, brushing each with butter, and sprinkle with another 1/3 of the almond mixture.
  7. Repeat with 4 more sheets of phyllo, butter, and the remaining almond mixture.
  8. Add 8 more sheets of phyllo on top, brushing each with butter.
  9. Using a sharp knife, cut the baklava into diamond or square shapes.
  10. Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until golden brown.
  11. While the baklava is baking, make the syrup by combining 1/2 cup of sugar, water, honey, and vanilla extract in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
  12. When the baklava is done, remove it from the oven and immediately pour the hot syrup over the hot baklava.
  13. Allow the baklava to cool completely before serving.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
30 minutes
Cooking time:
45 minutes
Total time:
1 hour
Cooking method
Oven

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
250 per serving
Carbohydrates
30g
Protein
4g
Fat
14g

Supplies

9x13 inch baking dish Pastry brush Sharp knife

Tools

Oven Saucepan

Serving suggestions

Serve the baklava with a cup of Turkish coffee or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a delightful dessert experience.

Tips & tricks

For best results, allow the baklava to sit for a few hours or overnight to allow the flavors to meld together.

Cost

$15