Pharaoh's Delightful Baklava (بقلاوة سعادة الفراعنة)

Baklava is a popular Middle Eastern dessert known for its layers of flaky pastry, nuts, and sweet syrup. In Egypt, it is often enjoyed during special occasions and celebrations. This recipe for بقلاوة سعادة الفراعنة (Pharaoh's Delightful Baklava) will guide you through creating this delectable treat at home.

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Pharaoh's Delightful Baklava (بقلاوة سعادة الفراعنة)

Ingredients

  • 1 package of phyllo dough
  • 2 cups of mixed nuts (such as walnuts, pistachios, and almonds), finely chopped
  • 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

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a bowl, mix the chopped nuts with cinnamon.
  3. Brush a 9x13-inch baking dish with melted butter.
  4. Place a sheet of phyllo dough in the dish and brush it with melted butter. Repeat with 7 more sheets, brushing each with butter.
  5. Sprinkle a thin layer of the nut mixture over the phyllo dough.
  6. Layer 4 more sheets of phyllo dough, brushing each with butter, and sprinkle with the nut mixture. Repeat this process until all the nut mixture is used, finishing with 8 sheets of phyllo dough on top, brushing each with butter.
  7. Using a sharp knife, cut the baklava into diamond or square shapes.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the baklava is golden and crisp.
  9. While the baklava is baking, make the 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.
  10. Once the baklava is done, immediately pour the hot 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
300 per serving
Carbohydrates
35g
Protein
5g
Fat
16g

Supplies

9x13-inch baking dish Pastry brush Sharp knife

Tools

Oven Saucepan

Serving suggestions

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

Tips & tricks

To achieve perfectly crisp baklava, be sure to brush each layer of phyllo dough with melted butter generously.

Cost

$15