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BAKLAVA

BAKLAVA

This is my first attempt at making Baklava. Let me tell you it was much easier than I thought it would be. Since I have ventured out and successfully made Spanakopita, I figured all I needed was patience and some phyllo dough. I have had a package of frozen phyllo dough in my freezer, that turned out to be non-wheat, and single sheet, which makes assembly so much easier than the double sheet that I used for Spanakopita. I used a jelly roll pan which fits the single sheet layer perfectly. The dough was a little dried out after unrolling, but it was still perfect after baking. I also used slivered almonds that I chopped up in the cuisinart. I would double the amount of almonds next time, or maybe add walnuts or pecans. My family and friends thought there was plenty of nuts, so this is just a personal taste. This tray of baklava disappeared very quickly when my son and his friends came home for the weekend, I actually had to hide a couple pieces for hubs, this is his very favorite dessert and he was thrilled that I had made it. I have also had a bottle of Rose Water that I really have been wanting to include in a recipe, this recipe called for Orange Flower Water and I substituted Rose Water for the Orange Water. The smell is wonderful.

BAKLAVA
Serve in small portions, it is buttery and sweet
serves 10-12

Ingredients

Syrup

1 1/2 cups sugar
6 Tbsp honey
1 1/2 cups water
1 Tbsp lemon
1 Tbsp Rose Water ( recipe calls for Orange Flower Water)

Pastry

1 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 lb package phyllo dough, thawed
1 cup chopped walnuts, almonds, or pistachio nuts
1 1/2 Tbsp sugar
1/2 tsp cinnamon

First, make the syrup by combining all of the ingredients in a heavy- based saucepan. Place over low heat until the sugar dissolves, it will look clear. Stir occasionally. Once the sugar dissolves, raise the heat and allow the syrup to boil until it is thick enough to coat the spoon. This should take about 2 minutes. Allow the syrup to cool and chill thoroughly.

Brush a rectangular baking dish, about 12 x 18 inches, with some of the melted butter. Place about 8 sheets of phyllo dough in the dish, brushing the top of each sheet with some of the melted butter.

Mix the nuts, sugar and cinnamon together and spread half of the mixture over the top of the phyllo. Place two more layers of buttered phyllo dough on top and then cover with the remaining nuts. Layer up the remaining phyllo, brushing each sheet with some of the butter.

With a sharp knife, score a diamond pattern in the top. Sprinkle the top with a little water to keep it moist and prevent curling. Bake in a preheated oven at 350 degrees F oven for 30 minutes and then raise the temperature to 425 degrees F. Continue baking for 10-15 minutes longer or until the pastry is cooked and the top is golden brown and crisp. ( My baklava was done golden brown and done before the oven temperature changes, so I removed the tray of baklava then, just keep and eye on it)

Remove the pastry from the oven and immediately pour over the syrup. Leave the pastry to cool and when thoroughly cold, cut into diamond shapes to serve.

Baklava may be made several days in advance and kept in the refrigerator. Leave at room temperature for about 20 minutes before serving.

Recipe adapted from the Kitchen Flipbook

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granyblueyes

Monday 16th of December 2013

How can I print this recipe without the comments?

nettiemoore11

Tuesday 17th of December 2013

Granyblueyes,

Copy and Paste to your favorite, such as word document. Nettie

Patty

Thursday 21st of November 2013

and I do so love Baklava

nettiemoore11

Thursday 21st of November 2013

I do too Patty!

nmeyer001

Monday 28th of October 2013

Super pretty and so excited you shared it on MUNCHING MONDAYS Nettie!!! Would love to dig right in - Nic

nettiemoore11

Monday 28th of October 2013

Thank you Nic!

Nettie

everydaysarahjane

Monday 28th of October 2013

Well now that looks amazing!

nettiemoore11

Monday 28th of October 2013

Thank you Sarah Jane!

Nettie

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