Baklava (sweet Honey Baklava)
Baklava is a delicious sweet pastry that is popular in Tajik cuisine. It is made with layers of phyllo dough, chopped nuts, and sweet honey syrup.
Ingredients
- 1 package of phyllo dough
- 1 cup of chopped nuts (such as walnuts or pistachios)
- 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 nuts with cinnamon.
- Layer 10 sheets of phyllo dough in a greased 9x13 inch baking dish, brushing each sheet with melted butter.
- Sprinkle a layer of the nut mixture over the phyllo dough.
- Repeat the layers of phyllo and nuts until all the nut mixture is used, ending with a top 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 golden brown and crisp.
- While the baklava is baking, make the honey syrup by combining the sugar, water, honey, and vanilla extract in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
- When the baklava is done, remove it from the oven and immediately pour the hot honey syrup over the hot baklava. Let it 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
- Fat
- 14g
- Protein
- 5g
Supplies
9x13 inch baking dish Sharp knife Saucepan
Tools
Basting brush
Serving suggestions
Serve the baklava with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a cup of hot tea.
Tips & tricks
To prevent the phyllo dough from drying out, cover it with a damp towel while assembling the baklava.
Cost
$15