Baklava (sweet Honey And Walnut Baklava)
Baklava is a delicious sweet pastry made with layers of phyllo dough, filled with chopped walnuts, and sweetened with honey syrup. This popular dessert is a staple in Tajik cuisine and is perfect for special occasions or as a sweet treat.
Ingredients
- 1 package of phyllo dough
- 1 1/2 cups of chopped walnuts
- 1 cup of unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
- 1 cup of granulated sugar
- 1 cup of water
- 1/2 cup of honey
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix the chopped walnuts with cinnamon and set aside.
- Layer the phyllo dough sheets in a baking dish, brushing each sheet with melted butter as you layer.
- Sprinkle a layer of the walnut mixture over the phyllo dough.
- Continue layering the phyllo dough and walnut mixture until all the ingredients are used, ending with a final layer of phyllo dough.
- Cut the baklava into diamond or square shapes using a sharp knife.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until the baklava is golden and crisp.
- While the baklava is baking, combine the sugar, water, honey, and vanilla extract in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes to make the syrup.
- Once the baklava is done, remove it from the oven and immediately pour the hot syrup over the hot baklava.
- 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
- 13g
Supplies
Baking dish Pastry brush Saucepan
Tools
Sharp knife Oven
Serving suggestions
Serve the baklava with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a hot cup of tea for a delightful dessert experience.
Tips & tricks
For best results, allow the baklava to sit for a few hours or overnight to absorb the honey syrup and develop its full flavor.
Cost
$15