PISTACHIO BAKLAVA
In the traditional baklava, nuts are layered between buttered paper-thin sheets of phyllo. Instead, to save time, we rolled up the sheets and cut them crosswise into ribbons, which we then tossed with nuts and butter.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Healthy Recipes Vegetarian Recipes
Time 3h
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a small saucepan, combine honey, sugar, 1/3 cup water, lemon zest, and cinnamon. Bring to a boil, stirring until sugar has dissolved. Remove syrup from heat; set aside.
- Butter bottom and sides of an 8-inch square baking dish. Cut two 8-by-13-inch sheets of parchment paper; line bottom and sides of dish, overlapping sheets in a crisscross pattern, leaving an overhang.
- Unroll phyllo sheets on a flat surface; lift the top half, and carefully roll into a tight tube. Using a sharp knife, cut crosswise to make 1-inch-wide ribbons. Roll remaining phyllo sheets, and store, tightly wrapped in plastic, in refrigerator up to a week.
- In a large bowl, unroll and loosen phyllo ribbons. Using your hands, gently toss with butter and all but 2 tablespoons pistachios; press firmly into prepared baking dish. Bake until lightly browned, about 45 minutes.
- Remove zest and cinnamon stick from syrup; discard. Reheat syrup over medium heat; pour over the hot pastry. Sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons pistachios; let cool completely.
- Using paper overhang, lift baklava onto a cutting board. Remove paper. With a sharp knife, gently cut into 8 triangles; transfer to a serving dish. Serve with orange slices, if desired.
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juliana
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Isaiah Southworth
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Prajwal Limbu
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Shehzad Ansari
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Maybe Chibururu
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Joy Ikpekpele
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Eric Karani
[email protected]This baklava was so easy to make, and it turned out so well! The phyllo dough was crispy and flaky, and the filling was perfectly sweet and nutty. I will definitely be making this again!
Fahad Patel
[email protected]I've made this baklava several times now, and it's always a hit! I love the combination of the crispy phyllo dough and the sweet, nutty filling. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.
Mahlogonolo Maponya
[email protected]This was my first time making baklava, and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow, and the baklava was delicious. I used a combination of walnuts and pistachios for the filling, and it was the perfect balance of sweetness and nutti
Md lol
[email protected]This baklava was delicious! I used a mix of honey and maple syrup for the syrup, and it turned out perfectly. The pistachio filling was also very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again!