How To Make Lebanese Baklava Recipe
A sweet pastry made with phyllo dough, butter, nuts, and sweet syrup.
Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 package of phyllo dough
- 1 cup of melted butter
- 2 cups of chopped mixed nuts (walnuts, pistachios, almonds)
- 1 cup of sugar
- 1 cup of water
- 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon of rosewater
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F.
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Combine chopped nuts and sugar in a bowl, mix well.
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Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with melted butter.
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Layer 5 sheets of phyllo dough in the dish, brushing each layer with melted butter.
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Spread half of the nut mixture on top of the phyllo dough.
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Layer 5 more sheets of phyllo dough on top of the nuts, brushing each layer with melted butter.
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Add the remaining nut mixture on top of the phyllo dough.
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Layer 5 more sheets of phyllo dough on top of the nuts, brushing each layer with melted butter.
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Cut the baklava into diamond-shaped pieces using a sharp knife.
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Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown.
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While the baklava is baking, prepare the syrup by combining water, sugar, and lemon juice in a saucepan. Bring to a boil and stir until sugar is dissolved.
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Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes, stir in rosewater and remove from heat.
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Once the baklava is done, immediately pour the syrup over the hot baklava.
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Allow baklava to cool completely before serving.
Nutrition
- Calories : 645kcal
- Total Fat : 43g
- Saturated Fat : 13g
- Cholesterol : 46mg
- Sodium : 409mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 59g
- Dietary Fiber : 5g
- Sugar : 40g
- Protein : 7g
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