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Baklava Recipe

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Prep time: 25 Minutes Baking Time: 25 Minutes

Serves: 12 People Easy

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Baklava in an oven dish and a piece of Baklava on a plate
Baklava. Photo of the final dish

This recipe is quite easy to make and anyone can make it. With a few simple steps, you'll have a beautiful tray of Baklava ready to enjoy. What makes our recipe special is not only its deliciousness, but the health benefits of the ingredients we use. The nuts in Baklava, such as walnuts and pistachios, are full of heart-healthy fats and protein, which help maintain a feeling of satiety and energy. Filo dough is low in fat, provides a light and flaky texture without adding extra calories. You'll also appreciate that this dish can be made ahead of time, making it convenient for gatherings or a special treat at home. This recipe page has everything you need to make this dish yourself: from the full list of ingredients to the calorie table and a step-by-step guide on how to make the final dish. All that remains is to follow the instructions.

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  1. Recipe Description
  2. List of ingredients
  3. Calorie Chart
  4. Recipe Attributes
  5. how to bake baklava video
  6. Recipe Steps
  7. Pictures of our baklava dish
  8. Recipe Tips
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Recipe Description

A traditional baklava recipe includes flaky phyllo dough, nuts and sugar syrup. Perfect for vegetarians, vegans and anyone who loves Mediterranean desserts.

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Recipe Ingredients

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Recipe Attributes

Baklava Recipe Steps

  1. Step 1 Roasting in a pan. In a hot pan, without adding oil, add 100 grams of walnuts, stir constantly. Can be transferred to a blender later.
    Filo sheets on a table, an assortment of nuts in a bowl, a pan with walnuts
    Step 1: Roasting in a pan.
  2. Step 2 Add more nuts to the pan. Roast another 50 grams of almonds, 50 grams of halved white almonds, 20 grams of pumpkin seeds, 200 grams of cashews in a pan. Make sure it doesn't burn. bounce all the time.
    Filo sheets on a table, an assortment of nuts in a bowl, a pan with walnuts
    Step 2: Add more nuts to the pan.
  3. Step 3 Grind in a blender. Transfer all the nut mixture to a blender, and grind until a rough texture.
    Filo sheets, a pan with a selection of nuts pour into the blender
    Step 3: Grind in a blender.
  4. Step 4 Add sugar. Add 50 grams of sugar to the mixture in the blender.
    Filo sheets, blender with ground nuts, bowl with sugar
    Step 4: Add sugar.
  5. Step 5 Add cinnamon. Add 2 teaspoons of cinnamon to the mixture.
    Filo sheets, a blender with ground nuts and sugar, a spoon and a jar with cinnamon
    Step 5: Add cinnamon.
  6. Step 6 Grind well. Grind all the ingredients well.
    Filo sheets, blender with chopped nuts
    Step 6: Grind well.
  7. Step 7 Transfer to a bowl. Transfer the whole mixture to a bowl, set a little aside to add on top of the pastry at the end of the preparation.
    A bowl with a mixture of chopped nuts
    Step 7: Transfer to a bowl.
  8. Step 8 14 phyllo sheets. Take one phyllo sheet, brush with oil well using a brush. Even if the page is torn, it's okay.
    An oven tray, phyllo sheets, a bowl with oil and a brush for spreading, a bowl with a mixture of chopped nuts
    Step 8: 14 phyllo sheets.
  9. Step 9 Add another sheet of phyllo. Place a second sheet of phyllo on the first sheet, and brush well with oil with the brush.
    A pan for the oven, a bowl with oil and a brush for spreading on phyllo sheets, a bowl with a mixture of chopped nuts
    Step 9: Add another sheet of phyllo.
  10. Step 10 Add from the mixture. Take a little of the nut mixture and place it on the bottom of the sheet and flatten it well.
    An oven tray, sheets of phyllo with the nut mixture on it, a bowl with oil and a brush for spreading, a bowl with a mixture of chopped nuts
    Step 10: Add from the mixture.
  11. Step 11 Fold the filo sheet. Fold the filo sheet inward. Start from the right side, then the left side, and finally from the bottom up.
    An oven tray, sheets of phyllo with the nut mixture on it, folded on the sides, a bowl with oil and a brush for spreading, a bowl with a mixture of chopped nuts
    Step 11: Fold the filo sheet.
  12. Step 12 Roll up the filo sheet. Roll the filo sheet upwards until a long roll is formed.
    A mold for the oven, sheets of phyllo with the rolled nut mixture, a bowl with oil and a brush for spreading, a bowl with a mixture of chopped nuts
    Step 12: Roll up the filo sheet.
  13. Step 13 Shape in an oven mold. In a round or square mold, shape the baklava roll in the center, again, if it tears, it's okay. Brush a little oil on top.
    Sheets of phyllo with the nut mixture in an oven dish, a bowl with oil and a brush for spreading, a bowl with a mixture of chopped nuts
    Step 13: Shape in an oven mold.
  14. Step 14 Repeat the steps. Repeat steps 8-13 until the entire mold is filled with baklava rolls.
    Sheets of phyllo with the nut mixture in an oven dish, a bowl with oil and a brush for spreading, a bowl with a mixture of chopped nuts
    Step 14: Repeat the steps.
  15. Step 15 Put in the oven. Put in the oven for 25 minutes, 180 degrees, baking mode, until browned.
    A mold with phyllo sheets, baklava, a bowl with a mixture of nuts, a bowl with oil and a brush for spreading
    Step 15: Put in the oven.
  16. Step 16 Prepare the syrup. Put 180 grams of sugar, 240 ml of water in a pot.
    Juicer, spoon, pot with water, bowl with sugar
    Step 16: Prepare the syrup.
  17. Step 17 Add lemon juice. Add 12 squeezed medium lemon.
    Juicer with lemon juice, spoon, pot with water, bowl with sugar
    Step 17: Add lemon juice.
  18. Step 18 Mix well. Mix well in the pot.
    Pot with sugar sauce
    Step 18: Mix well.
  19. Step 19 Clear syrup. Mix well until all the ingredients in the pot are fully dissolved, until the syrup is clear.
    A pot with sugar sauce and a spoon
    Step 19: Clear syrup.
  20. Step 20 Pour the syrup over the baklava. When the baklava comes out of the oven, pour the sugar syrup over it.
    Baked in a pan, the sugar sauce is poured from the pot onto it
    Step 20: Pour the syrup over the baklava.
  21. Step 21 Add a little of the mixture. Add a little of the mixture over the baklava that we kept aside in step 7.
    The nut mixture is spread over the baklava
    Step 21: Add a little of the mixture.
  22. Step 22Did you find our tasty? Let us know! Share your thoughts on our recipe and leave a comment.
    Tasty baklava
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Baklava Recipe Pictures

Making baklava at home is a great way to save money. Ingredients such as nuts, sugar and filo dough can be bought in bulk, reducing the cost per serving. When you make it yourself, you avoid the high prices often charged by bakeries or restaurants. Plus, you can control the quality of the ingredients, ensuring you get the best value for your money. Homemade baklava also means you can adjust the recipe to fit your budget, such as choosing cheaper nuts or using less sugar. This economical approach allows you to enjoy a luxurious treat without breaking the bank.

Pieces of baklava and a selection of nuts on a plate
Additional picture of our baklava dish, taken from a different angle

This baklava recipe is perfect for a variety of people. Vegetarians will love it as it is completely animal free. Its ingredients are completely vegan. Those looking for a sweet treat that includes healthier ingredients will appreciate the use of a selection of nuts. Athletes can benefit from the protein and healthy fats found in nuts, providing a great post-workout snack. If you are someone who enjoys making homemade desserts for family and friends, this recipe will definitely be a hit. It is also a wonderful choice for anyone who enjoys Mediterranean cuisine and wants to try making something traditional at home.

Baklava in an oven dish and a piece of Baklava on a plate
Another photo of our baklava recipe from a different side

To make baklava, you will need some basic tools. Lightly fry the nuts in a pan to give them an aromatic taste. Blender machine for chopping the nuts. You will also need a baking pan, preferably round, to assemble and bake the baklava. A brush for spreading will help you spread the oil evenly between the layers of filo dough. Finally, a small pot is needed to make the syrup. Even if you don't have all these tools, they are easy to find and cheap, making this recipe doable at home.

Baklava and nuts
One more picture of our baklava from a whole new angle

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Baklava in an oven dish and a piece of Baklava
One last photo of our baklava for you to enjoy

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