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Baklava

Turkish layered pastry - phyllo layers with nuts and syrup. The iconic sweet.

Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time3 hours (including resting)
Servings24
DifficultyHard

πŸ§‚ Ingredients

  • 40 sheets Phyllo dough
  • 400 g Pistachios
  • 300 g Butter
  • 400 g Sugar
  • 400 ml Water
  • 1 tbsp Lemon juice

πŸ‘¨β€πŸ³ Instructions

  1. 1

    Layer buttered phyllo with ground nuts.

    ⏱️ 45 minutes
  2. 2

    Cut into diamonds before baking.

    ⏱️ 10 minutes
  3. 3

    Bake until golden and crispy.

    ⏱️ 45 minutes
  4. 4

    Pour cold syrup over hot baklava.

πŸ’‘ Pro Tips

  • βœ“Cold syrup on hot pastry
  • βœ“Gaziantep pistachios are best
  • βœ“Rest before serving

πŸ”„ Variations

  • With walnuts
  • With clotted cream

πŸ₯— Nutrition

Per serving

Calories280
Protein4g
Carbs32g
Fat18g
Fiber2g

🏷️ Tags

Baklava Recipe - Turkey | world.food