Baklava

Baklava is believed to have originated in the Ottoman Empire and has been enjoyed for centuries in various Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cultures.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 130 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 7.

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Baklava

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: Greek, Middle Eastern, Turkish Courses: Any, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 2 hrs 10 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 3600

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 20 sheet Phyllo dough
• 1 tablespoon Butter
• 1 cup Walnuts
• 1 cup Almonds
• 1 cup Sugar
• 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
• 1 cup Honey

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a bowl, mix together the chopped walnuts, almonds, sugar, and cinnamon.
3. Melt the butter.
4. Brush a baking dish with melted butter.
5. Layer half of the phyllo dough sheets in the baking dish, brushing each sheet with melted butter.
6. Spread the nut mixture evenly over the phyllo dough.
7. Layer the remaining phyllo dough sheets on top, brushing each sheet with melted butter.
8. Cut the baklava into diamond or square shapes.
9. Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes, or until golden brown.
10. While the baklava is baking, heat the honey in a saucepan until warm.
11. Remove the baklava from the oven and pour the warm honey over the top.
12. Let the baklava cool and rest for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 300kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 20g31%

Total Carbohydrate 25g9%

Sugars 15g

Protein 5g10%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.