Baklava

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

You need 2 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Melt 1 1/2 cups butter and brush 10 sheets pastry (philo dough) individually and layed in a pan, Chop 1 pound walnuts and 5 tablespoons sugar, cinnamon, dash cloves. Spread 1/3 mixture over pastry. Repeat 3 times until 40 sheets are layed. Heat remaining butter until hot and beginning to brown and pur over pastry after having partially cut into dimonds. Sprinkle drops of cold water over top and bake at 350 degrees for 35 to 45 mins Pour following syrup over top while syrup is hot. Simmer for about 20 minutes, 3 cups water, lemon juice, 3 cups sugar, whole cloves, stick of cinnamon, several slices of oranges and lemon unpeeled. Strain and pour over all. Let sit in a cool spot for about half a day..

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.