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Baklava Recipe

Name: Baklava
Prep time: 1 hour
Cook time: 45 minutes to 1 hour
Yield: 20
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: phyllo dough: 10g; chopped nuts (walnuts, pistachios, or almonds): 30g; butter: 5g; sugar: 10g; water: 5g; honey: 5g; ground cinnamon: 0.5g; lemon juice: 0.1g; cloves or cardamom: 0.1g

phyllo dough chopped nuts (walnuts, pistachios, or almonds)butter sugar water honey ground cinnamon lemon juice cloves or cardamom

Baklava is a rich, sweet dessert pastry made of layers of phyllo dough filled with chopped nuts and sweetened with syrup or honey. It's a popular dish in Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, and Balkan cuisines, often served during festive occasions. The making of baklava is somewhat labor-intensive, but the result is a crispy, flaky dessert with a sweet and nutty flavor that's hard to resist.

🌎 Middle Eastern: Dessert

🔥 Calories 230kcal
🍗 Protein 3g
🍚 Carbs 35g
🧈 Fat 10g

🥗 Ingredients:

phyllo dough (10g)
chopped nuts (walnuts, pistachios, or almonds) (30g)
butter (5g)
sugar (10g)
water (5g)
honey (5g)
ground cinnamon (0.5g)
lemon juice (0.1g)
cloves or cardamom (0.1g)

🍳 How to cook (20 servings):

Cooking Time: 45 minutes to 1 hourPreperation Time: 1 hour

Baklava Preparation

1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius). 2. Prepare the phyllo dough by thoroughly buttering each sheet and layering them in a pan, usually about 10 sheets thick. 3. Sprinkle the chopped nuts evenly over the phyllo layer. Common nuts used are walnuts, pistachios, or almonds. Add a sprinkle of ground cinnamon. 4. Continue layering phyllo sheets, buttering each one, and add more nuts as desired. Aim for multiple layers until your ingredients are used up, finishing with a top layer of phyllo. 5. Cut the layered dough into diamond or square shapes before baking. This makes it easier to serve after cooking. 6. Bake in the preheated oven until the baklava is golden and crispy, about 45 minutes to 1 hour. 7. While the baklava is baking, prepare the syrup. Combine sugar, water, and honey (if using) in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and add a few drops of lemon juice and optional spices like cloves or cardamom. Simmer until it thickens slightly. 8. Once the baklava is done, immediately pour the hot syrup over the hot baklava. Let it cool completely before serving.

⭐️ Nutrition facts:

Baklava is high in carbs and fats, making it an energy-rich dessert. It provides a small amount of protein but is notably high in sugars due to the syrup. It's a good source of energy and can be enjoyed in moderation within a balanced diet.