Baklava Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Baklava
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Syrup; 1 cup water; 1 1/2 cups sugar; 2 tablespoons rose water; 1 lb phyllo dough, cut in half to make 9x13 inch sheets; 1 cup margarine, melted; Filling; 2 cups chopped walnuts or 2 cups chopped pistachios; 1/2 cup sugar; 2 tablespoons rose water

Servings: persons

Syrup
1 cup water
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 tablespoons rose water
1 lb phyllo dough, cut in half to make 9x13 inch sheets
1 cup margarine, melted
Filling
2 cups chopped walnuts or 2 cups chopped pistachios
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons rose water

1
----------The Syrup----------.
2
Boil the water and sugar for 2 minutes.
3
Add the rose water.
4
Cool and then refrigerate.
5
-----------The Filling--------------.
6
Grind the nuts, sugar and rosewater together in a food processor or blender until of a pasty consistency.
7
------------Assemble-----------.
8
Brush oblong cake pan with melted margarine.
9
Place a sheet of phyllo in the pan, brush with margarine and continue this until you have used half the phyllo and half the margarine.
10
Sprinkle the filling evenly over the top.
11
Layer the rest of the phyllo and margarine, brushing the top with margarine.
12
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F.
13
Cut 1 inch wide strips to the bottom of the pan, and then cut on the diagonal to make diamond shapes.
14
Bake for 30 minutes, then reduce the heat to 300u00b0F and bake about 10 minutes more, or until golden brown.
15
Re-cut the pieces you have already cut, then pour the syrup over all.
16
The syrup will absorb into the pastry.
17
Let cool at room temperature for several hours before serving.

770

kcal

Calories

Fat

108

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Syrup, 1 cup water, 1 1/2 cups sugar, 2 tablespoons rose water, and more.

Yes, Baklava falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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