How to Make Baklava I - A Step-by-Step Guide

Baklava is a traditional Middle Eastern pastry made with phyllo dough, nuts, and sweet syrup. It is a popular dessert in many countries, including Turkey, Greece, and Lebanon. Baklava is known for its flaky layers of phyllo dough and rich, nutty filling, which is usually made with a combination of walnuts, pistachios, and almonds.

While it may seem intimidating to make baklava at home, it is actually quite simple with the right instructions. This recipe for Baklava I will guide you th...

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound walnuts
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 (16 ounce) package phyllo dough
  • 5 tablespoons margarine
  • 5 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 3 ½ cups white sugar
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Additional Time: 45 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Servings: 36
  • Yield: 1 9x13-inch pan

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  • Cut phyllo dough to size of pan, and place half the sheets in the bottom of the pan. Grind walnuts with 1/2 cup sugar and cinnamon in food processor or blender. Spread ground walnut mixture evenly over phyllo. lace remaining phyllo sheets on top of walnut mixture.
  • Melt margarine with oil in small saucepan over low heat or in microwave. Brush over top layer of phyllo. Cut top layers of phyllo into diamond shapes with a sharp knife.
  • Bake in preheated oven on center rack until golden brown, about 30 minutes.
  • While baklava is baking, make the syrup: Combine 3 1/2 cups sugar, water and lemon juice in large saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat. Let cool slightly.
  • Remove baklava from oven and pour syrup over hot pastry. Cool completely before serving.
  • Nutrition

    236 cal.

    • Total Fat: 12g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Sodium: 78mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 31g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 23g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 17mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 68mg