BAKLAVA II

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This is my delicious recipe for baklava. I have been asked by several of my Turkish friends to share the recipe and I have been told that cinnamon adds a nice touch.

Provided by PRENSES

Categories     Bread     Yeast Bread Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups white sugar
2 cups water
1 cup honey
1 cinnamon stick
¼ lemon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ½ pounds chopped almonds
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground cloves
1 ½ cups unsalted butter, melted
1 (16 ounce) package frozen phyllo pastry, thawed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a saucepan over medium heat, combine 2 cups sugar, water, honey, cinnamon stick, lemon and vanilla. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 15 minutes, skimming any foam that is formed. Set side.
  • In a small bowl, combine chopped almonds, 2 tablespoons sugar, ground cinnamon and cloves; set aside. Brush butter on bottom of a 9x13 inch pan. Each sheet of phyllo dough is twice as big as the pan, so cut each in half, making 2 sheets. Place a sheet of phyllo on bottom of pan, and brush with melted butter. Repeat process for a total of 8 sheets, buttering each. Sprinkle about 1/4 to 1/3 cup of nut mixture evenly over the phyllo, and cover with 4 more sheets, buttering each. Continue sprinkling nuts after every 4 sheets of phyllo, until all but 8 sheets (4 full sheets) are used.
  • Use remaining 8 sheets for the top layer, buttering each sheet of phyllo. Before buttering the last sheet, tuck in any loose edges. Press down layers with palms of your hands. Pour remaining butter over the top. With a large knife, cut 5 strips lengthwise about 1/2 inch deep, then cut diagonally to form diamond shapes.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 50 to 60 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove from oven, and immediately pour syrup over baklava. Allow to cool thoroughly. Cut diamonds to go all the way through, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 434.5 calories, Carbohydrate 45.1 g, Cholesterol 30.5 mg, Fat 27 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 7.5 g, SaturatedFat 8.7 g, Sodium 93.3 mg, Sugar 30.7 g

mdrumayteislam Rumal
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but the baklava didn't turn out well. It was too dry and crumbly.


ekisa frank
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The baklava was a bit too crispy. I think I should have baked it for a shorter amount of time.


Seth
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The baklava was a bit dry. I think I should have used more butter in the phyllo dough.


Mr Ismail
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This baklava recipe is a bit too sweet for my taste. I would recommend using less honey syrup.


safiyanu Isah
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I'm not a big fan of baklava, but I made this recipe for my husband and he loved it. He said it was the best baklava he's ever had.


Samuel Amuwa
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This baklava recipe is a bit expensive to make, but it's worth it. The baklava is absolutely delicious and it's a special treat.


Ariful IslamBablu
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I love the way this baklava looks. It's so beautiful and elegant. It's the perfect dessert to serve at a special occasion.


Muhammad Arif Butt Butt
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This baklava recipe is a great way to use up leftover phyllo dough. I always have some leftover phyllo dough in my freezer and this recipe is a great way to use it up.


Shorif Afridi
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I made this baklava for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it! I'll definitely be making it again.


Rielle Sanaii Clark
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This baklava recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The baklava is absolutely delicious and it's a beautiful dessert to serve at a party.


MD Lijon
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I've been making this baklava recipe for years and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The baklava is always crispy, sweet, and nutty. I highly recommend it!


Ayodeji Oyeyemi
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This was my first time making baklava and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow and the baklava was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Sagar Kumar
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I'm not usually a fan of baklava, but this recipe changed my mind. The honey syrup is the perfect balance of sweet and sticky, and the nuts add a nice crunch. I'll definitely be making this again!


msaqib 088
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This baklava recipe is a keeper! The combination of crispy phyllo dough, sweet nuts, and honey syrup is absolutely divine. I've made it several times now and it's always a hit with my family and friends.