BACON BAKLAVA
Provided by Theresa Gilliam
Categories Food Processor Nut Dessert Bake Bacon Pistachio Walnut Honey Phyllo/Puff Pastry Dough Kidney Friendly Peanut Free Soy Free
Yield Makes about 24 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F
- In a food processor, pulse the nuts until they are ground, but not turned into meal. Add the bacon, sugar, and cardamom and pulse a few more times until the nut mixture is finely chopped and evenly blended.
- Begin layering the baklava. Brush a jellyroll pan, or sheet pan with sides, generously with the melted butter. Unroll the phyllo dough and cover the sheets with a piece of plastic wrap and a damp towel. This keeps the sheets from drying out while you are layering the baklava. Read the package for detailed handling instructions.
- Place a sheet of phyllo on the sheet pan and brush it with melted butter. Repeat with 6 more sheets of phyllo dough and butter for a total of 7 sheets. You do not have to cover every last inch of the phyllo with butter, but try and have it evenly dispersed between all of the layers. Spread 1/3 cup of the nut mixture evenly over the phyllo. Top the nuts with two more buttered sheets of phyllo. Continue sprinkling with 1/3 cup of the nut mixture adding two sheets of buttered phyllo until all of the nut mixture is used. Top with a final layer of 7 buttered phyllo sheets.
- Use a sharp knife to cut the uncooked baklava into 24 diamond shapes. Bake the baklava until it is brown and crisp, 30-35 minutes.
- While the baklava is baking, combine the water, sugar, and honey in a saucepan. Gradually heat the mixture until the sugar dissolves. Add the cinnamon stick and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat slightly and simmer for 25-30 minutes. Remove the pan from heat, add the orange flower water and cool slightly. Pour the syrup evenly over the baklava as soon as it comes out of the oven. Make sure you get the syrup in every crack and crevice. Leave to soak for several hours. Serve at room temperature and store leftovers in the refrigerator.
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brandy Guffey
[email protected]This recipe was a disaster. The baklava was dry and crumbly, and the bacon was overcooked. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.
Ogacheko Mercy
[email protected]I'm not sure what I was expecting, but this bacon baklava was not it. The combination of sweet and salty was just too much for me. I couldn't finish my piece.
Felix Gregorcyk
[email protected]I'm always looking for new and interesting recipes to try, and this bacon baklava definitely fit the bill. It was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was totally worth it. The baklava was delicious and everyone loved it.
Gadiid Gado
[email protected]This is the best bacon baklava recipe I've ever tried. It's easy to make and it always turns out perfect.
Raja Yasir
[email protected]I was hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of bacon. But I'm so glad I did! The bacon baklava was surprisingly delicious.
Basharat Vehniwal
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The bacon baklava was so good that I ate two pieces in one sitting.
Algenita Perry
[email protected]I've never had bacon baklava before, but it was amazing! The combination of sweet and salty was perfect.
NotIztZagGaming
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a special occasion. The bacon baklava is beautiful and delicious.
Yaseen Arafat
[email protected]I was looking for a unique dessert to make for my next party and this bacon baklava fit the bill perfectly. It was a big hit and everyone loved it.
Karina Van loock
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the baklava turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making it again.
R D X Rakib
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of bacon, but I actually really liked this recipe. The bacon flavor was subtle and it didn't overpower the other flavors in the baklava.
KAWOOYA MARTIN
[email protected]This is one of my favorite recipes! The bacon baklava is always a hit when I bring it to parties.
XxrampagexX 321
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The bacon adds a nice touch of saltiness that balances out the sweetness of the baklava.
Dinesh Dadal
[email protected]This was the perfect dessert for my holiday party. It was easy to make and everyone loved it.
American Us dollar
[email protected]I was skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The bacon added a really unique flavor to the baklava, and it was perfectly balanced with the sweetness of the syrup. I will definitely be making this again.
The Shark
[email protected]This bacon baklava was a hit at my party! The combination of sweet and salty was perfect, and the baklava was so flaky and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.