How to Make Baklava?
🍯 How to Make Baklava? – Step-by-Step Guide
📌 Key Information
| Title | Description |
|---|---|
| Preparation Time | Approximately 1 hour |
| Baking Time | 45 minutes |
| Difficulty Level | Intermediate |
| Servings | 20 slices |
| Key Ingredients | Phyllo dough, walnuts, butter, syrup |
🥣 Ingredients
- 500 grams of phyllo dough
- 250 grams of butter
- 300 grams of crushed walnuts
- 2 cups of granulated sugar
- 2 cups of water
- A few drops of lemon juice
👩🍳 Preparation Steps
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Prepare the Syrup:
Boil sugar and water. After boiling, add lemon juice and boil for another 10 minutes. Let it cool. -
Prepare the Dough:
Grease the tray. Layer half of the phyllo sheets in the tray, brushing butter between each layer. -
Add the Filling:
Evenly sprinkle the crushed walnuts over the layered dough. -
Add the Remaining Dough:
Add the remaining sheets the same way, buttering each layer. -
Slice and Bake:
Slice the baklava. Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (356°F) until golden brown. -
Pour the Syrup:
Pour the cooled syrup over the hot baklava right after it comes out of the oven. Let it rest to absorb the syrup.
🍽️ Serving Suggestion
After slicing, sprinkle with ground pistachios and serve with Turkish coffee on the side.