Baklava
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For 1 portion
- Filo doughOr: Puff pastry1 Pck
- WalnutsOr: Pistachios, Almonds15 g
- ButterOr: Margarine15 g
- SugarOr: Brown sugar15 g
- Water10 ml
- HoneyOr: Maple syrup8 ml
- Lime juiceOr: Lemon juice¼ tbsp
- Vanilla extractOr: Vanilla sugar¼ tsp
Step by step
- 1
Preheat oven to 175°C, butter the pan.
- 2
Finely chop walnuts and mix with 2 tbsp sugar and cinnamon.
- 3
Melt butter.
- 4
Place a sheet of filo in the pan, brush with butter, layer 7 more sheets brushing each with butter.
- 5
Spread half the nut mixture over.
- 6
Layer 4 more filo sheets with butter between, distribute remaining nuts.
- 7
Cover with 8 more filo sheets, brushing each with butter.
- 8
Pre-cut into diamonds with a sharp knife and bake 30–35 minutes until golden.
- 9
Meanwhile simmer remaining sugar with water, honey and lemon juice for 10 minutes into syrup.
- 10
Pour hot syrup over the warm baklava and let cool completely.
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