WALNUT BAKLAVA
Josie Bochek of Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin sent the recipe for this traditional sweet and nutty Greek pastry.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 2h
Yield 3 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the walnuts, sugar and cinnamon; set aside. Grease a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish with some of the melted butter. Unroll phyllo dough sheets (keep dough covered with plastic wrap while assembling). , Place one sheet of phyllo in baking dish; brush with butter. Top with a second sheet; brush with butter. Fold long ends under to fit the dish. Sprinkle with about 1/4 cup nut mixture. Repeat 18 times, layering two sheets, brushing with butter and sprinkling with nut mixture. Top with remaining dough; brush with butter. Cut into 2-in. diamonds with a sharp knife. , Bake at 350° for 45-55 minutes or until golden brown. Meanwhile, in a saucepan, combine the syrup ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Pour over warm baklava. Cool on a wire rack.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 197 calories, Fat 13g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 102mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
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Brigitte Petersen
[email protected]This baklava was easy to make and turned out delicious! I will definitely be making it again.
Zulqarnain
[email protected]I've tried many different baklava recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's the perfect balance of sweetness and richness.
Red Rose Monarch Flower
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my baklava turned out great! I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
Salty Shark
[email protected]This baklava was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good.
Janak Rimal
[email protected]I made this baklava for my family and they loved it! It's a great dessert for any occasion.
Mohamed Farid محمد فريد
[email protected]This baklava is so good! I love the combination of walnuts and honey.
Jason Maldonado
[email protected]I've been making this baklava for years and it's always a favorite. It's easy to make and always turns out delicious.
Amos Nagle
[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.
RDX 69
[email protected]I made this baklava for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. It's definitely a keeper.
Zainshahzainshah
[email protected]This baklava was amazing! I've never had anything like it before. The walnuts were perfectly toasted and the honey syrup was just the right amount of sweetness. I will definitely be making this again.