- Skill Level: Intermediate
- Makes: 16 pieces
- Nutritional Info (per serving):
- Serving: 1 out of 16
- Calories: 482
- Total Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Carbohydrates: 49 g
- Dietary Fiber: 3 g
- Sugar: 32 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 31 mg
- Sodium: 125 mg
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Preparation: 20 minutes
- Baking: 50 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 pound walnuts, toasted lightly and coarsely chopped in a processor or blender
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons white sugar
- 1 box phyllo dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup honey
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon rose water
- 1 teaspoon orange blossom water
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 350F (175C) and imagine the irresistible aroma of golden layers baking to perfection. In a large bowl, mix the chopped walnuts, cinnamon, and sugaryour fragrant filling is ready to shine. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish, then layer 7 phyllo sheets, brushing each generously with melted butter for that flaky crunch. Spread one-third of the nut mixture evenly. Add 5 more buttered sheets, then repeat twice more, ending with 7 final buttered sheets on top. Bake for 50 minutes until gorgeously golden and crisp.
- Meanwhile, craft the magical syrup: In a saucepan over medium-low heat, combine water, sugar, honey, lemon zest, rose water, and orange blossom water. Bring to a boil, then simmer gently for 10 minutes, filling your kitchen with floral sweetness that will transform every bite.
- Remove the baklava from the oven and immediately pour the warm syrup evenly over the hot pastrylisten for that satisfying sizzle! Let it soak and cool, then slice into dazzling diamonds or squares. Dive into this heavenly treat and let the delicate rose and orange blossom flavors inspire your next baking adventure.
This recipe, adapted from professional sources, is your ticket to bakery-worthy baklavaperfect for sharing the joy of homemade delights. Not formally tested for home cooks, but ready for your creative touch.
