Turkish Baklava
Baklava is believed to have been invented by the Assyrians around the 8th century B.C. and later adopted by the Ottoman Empire.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 130 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 8.
Turkish Baklava
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
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In a food processor, finely chop the walnuts and pistachios.
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In a saucepan, combine sugar, water, and lemon juice. Bring to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes to make a syrup.
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Melt the butter.
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Brush a baking dish with melted butter.
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Layer half of the phyllo sheets in the dish, brushing each sheet with melted butter.
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Sprinkle half of the nut mixture evenly over the phyllo sheets.
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Layer the remaining phyllo sheets on top, again brushing each sheet with melted butter.
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Sprinkle the remaining nut mixture over the top.
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Cut the baklava into diamond or square shapes.
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Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until golden brown.
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Pour the syrup over the hot baklava.
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Allow the baklava to cool and rest for at least 1 hour before serving.
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Drizzle with honey before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 250kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 15g24%
- Total Carbohydrate 25g9%
- Sugars 15g
- Protein 4g8%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
