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Almond Baklava
Created by: Howcan Team
Ingredients
- 1 package of phyllo dough, thawed
- 1 cup of unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups of almonds, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
- 1 cup of granulated sugar
- 1 cup of water
- 1/2 cup of honey
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix together the chopped almonds and ground cinnamon.
- Unroll the phyllo dough and cut it to fit the size of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Brush the bottom of the baking dish with melted butter. Place a sheet of phyllo dough in the dish and brush it with more butter. Repeat with 7 more sheets of phyllo, brushing each with butter.
- Sprinkle half of the almond mixture over the phyllo in the dish.
- Layer 8 more sheets of phyllo dough, brushing each with butter.
- Sprinkle the remaining almond mixture over the phyllo in the dish.
- Layer the remaining phyllo sheets on top, again brushing each with butter. Brush the top layer with butter as well.
- Using a sharp knife, cut the baklava into diamond or square shapes.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp.
- While the baklava is baking, make the syrup by combining the sugar, water, honey, and vanilla extract in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Once the baklava is done, remove it from the oven and immediately pour the hot syrup over the hot baklava. Let it cool completely before serving.
Baklava with almonds is a delectable Middle Eastern dessert with a rich history dating back to the Ottoman Empire. Layers of flaky phyllo dough, butter, and crushed almonds are drenched in a sweet syrup, creating a heavenly treat. This indulgent dessert has been perfected by generations of skilled pastry chefs in Turkey, Greece, and the Middle East. The best version of this dish can be found in Istanbul, where renowned baklava masters meticulously layer the phyllo dough and almonds to create a perfect balance of crunch and sweetness. The key to a perfect baklava with almonds lies in the quality of the nuts and the precise layering of the phyllo dough.
75 min
24 pieces
180 per piece calories
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