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Delicious Homemade Baklava Recipe

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Ingredient Amount
Phyllo Dough Sheets 10 pieces
Walnuts 200g
Pistachios 100g
Sugar 150g
Butter 150g
Cinnamon 1 tsp
Cloves 0.5 tsp

Instructions:

1. Layering Phyllo Dough:

Start by brushing melted butter between the layers of phyllo dough.

2. Add Nut Mixture:

Alternate layers of nuts and phyllo dough, finishing with several layers of dough on top.

3. Cutting and Baking:

Cut the baklava into desired shapes before baking it until golden brown and crispy.

4. Syrup Preparation:

Simmer sugar, water, and spices to create a syrup, then pour it over the hot baklava.

5. Soaking and Serving:

Let the baklava soak up the syrup before serving it. Enjoy the delightful layers of nuts and pastry!

Tips:

  • Allow the baklava to cool completely before serving to ensure the syrup is absorbed.
  • Sprinkle additional ground nuts on top for an extra crunch.
  • Store leftover baklava in an airtight container to maintain its freshness.
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Published on Dec 28, 2023