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Baklava is one of the traditional desserts of Turkish cuisine and is a popular delicacy worldwide. In this recipe, you will learn step by step how to make traditional Turkish baklava. Additionally, you can personalize the recipe by using alternative ingredients such as walnuts or hazelnuts instead of pistachios. Let’s embark on a delightful journey of making this exquisite dessert!
Ingredients:
- 1 package of baklava phyllo dough
- 250 grams of unsalted butter or margarine
- 2 cups of chopped pistachios (or walnuts or hazelnuts)
- For the syrup:
- 3 cups of granulated sugar
- 3 cups of water
- 1 slice of lemon
Instructions:
- First, for the syrup, place sugar and water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
- Once the syrup starts boiling, add the lemon slice and simmer over low heat for about 15-20 minutes. Then, remove from heat and let it cool.
- Melt the butter and set aside.
- Grease a baking pan and lay out the baklava phyllo dough sheets.
- Brush each sheet with melted butter and sprinkle chopped pistachios (or walnuts or hazelnuts) on top.
- Continue layering the phyllo sheets in the same way, brushing each layer with butter and sprinkling with nuts.
- Once all the layers are done, slice the baklava into squares or diamonds.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) until golden brown.
- Once out of the oven, carefully pour the cooled syrup over the hot baklava.
- Let the baklava soak in the syrup for at least 2 hours.
Enjoy your meal!
With this traditional Turkish baklava recipe, you can experience a wonderful taste sensation.
The Origin and History of Baklava: A Tale of Millennia in a Dessert
Baklava is a syrupy pastry with deep roots in the Middle East and Southeastern Europe. It evolved during the Persian Empire and became popular during the Byzantine Empire.
Want to learn more? Check out this link for further insights: BAKLAVA
