Baklava
A traditional Turkish sweet, crunchy and aromatic, perfect for a dessert.
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⏱️ 60 min prep + 45 min cottura · 8 porzioni · media
Ingredients
- 200g of phyllo dough
- 400g of sesame seeds
- 1 liter of sugar
- 500ml of water
- 1 lemon
- 200g of butter
- 100g of ground cinnamon
- 100g of chopped almonds
- 100g of chopped pistachios
Method
- Make the sugar syrup: mix the sugar, water, lemon juice, and cinnamon in a pot.
- Prepare the phyllo dough: spread the sheets of phyllo dough one on top of the other and cover with a paper towel to prevent drying out.
- Dip the phyllo dough: dip the sheets of phyllo dough in the sugar syrup for a few seconds, making sure they are moist but not overly so.
- Assemble the baklava: arrange the sheets of phyllo dough in a baking dish, sprinkle a generous amount of sesame seeds, almonds, and pistachios on each layer.
- Bake the baklava: bake at 180°C for 45-50 minutes or until the baklava is golden and crispy.
- Serve: let the baklava cool before cutting into pieces and drizzling with the sugar syrup.
The story
Baklava has a history that dates back thousands of years, with roots in ancient Oriental civilizations and later spread throughout the Mediterranean region.
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