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Greek Baklava

Greek Baklava

Cost $15, save $20

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  • 70 Min
  • 18 Servings
  • $15

INGREDIENTS

  • Pastry

    • 1 (16 ounce) package phyllo dough
    • 🧈 1 cup butter, melted

  • Nuts & Spices

    • 1 pound chopped nuts
    • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • Syrup

    • 💧 1 cup water
    • 🧂 1 cup white sugar
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 🍯 ½ cup honey

STEPS

1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and butter the sides and bottom of a 9x13-inch pan.

2

Chop nuts and mix with ground cinnamon. Set aside.

3

Unroll phyllo dough and cut the stack in half to fit the pan. Cover the dough with a damp cloth to prevent drying. Layer two sheets in the pan, brush with melted butter, and repeat this process for 8 sheets.

4

Sprinkle 2 to 3 tablespoons of the nut mixture over the phyllo. Layer two more sheets, brush with butter, and repeat until the top layer has 6-8 sheets.

5

Cut the layered dough into diamond or square shapes with a sharp knife, cutting all the way through. Bake for about 50 minutes until crisp and golden.

6

Make the syrup by boiling sugar and water until melted. Add vanilla and honey, then simmer for 20 minutes.

7

Spoon the hot syrup over the baked baklava immediately after removing it from the oven. Let cool before serving.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

393

Calories

  • 6
    Protein
  • 38
    Carbs
  • 26
    Fats

💡 Ensure the phyllo dough remains covered with a damp cloth while working to prevent it drying out.Use a sharp knife to cut clean pieces of baklava for better presentation.The baklava freezes well, but serve it uncovered to avoid sogginess.