Baklava Recipe
Baklava Recipe - A classic Middle Eastern dessert made with layers of buttery pastry, sweetened walnuts, and honey syrup. This indulgent treat is perfect for festive occasions or as a rich everyday dessert. Try this easy-to-follow Baklava Recipe for a delightful homemade experience.
Baklava Recipe is a timeless dessert that showcases the perfect blend of buttery, flaky pastry, sweetened walnuts, and golden syrup infused with honey. This classic treat, rooted in Middle Eastern and Mediterranean traditions, is celebrated for its delicate layers and irresistible crunch. Each bite offers a harmonious balance of textures and flavors, making it a centerpiece dessert for festive occasions or a luxurious everyday indulgence. With its rich history and exquisite taste, Baklava Recipe is a culinary masterpiece that delights the senses.
Ingredients
- Egg yolks: 3 pcs
- Butter: 150 g
- Sour cream: 130 g
- Salt: a pinch
- Sugar: 120 g
- Flour: 400 g
- Baking soda: a pinch
- Egg whites: 3 pcs
- Sugar: 150 g
- Walnuts: 250 g
- Egg yolk: 1 pc
- Milk: 1/2 tsp
- Walnuts (for garnish): 50 g
- Sugar: 100 g
- Water: 100 ml
- Honey: 40 g
- Ghee: 80 g
Nutritional Information
- Calories: 450
- Protein: 6g
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0.1g
- Carbohydrate: 45g
- Sugar: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
- Sodium: 70mg
Directions
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In a large bowl, mix together: Egg yolks (3 pcs), Salt (a pinch), Sugar (120 g), Butter (150 g), Sour cream (130 g), Gradually add flour (400 g) and baking soda (a pinch), mixing well to form a dough. Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour.
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In another bowl, beat egg whites (3 pcs) until foamy. Gradually add sugar (150 g) and continue mixing until well combined. Stir in walnuts (250 g) until evenly distributed.
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Divide the chilled dough into 8 equal parts. Roll each part into thin layers using a rolling pin. On each layer: Spread a bit of ghee (80 g in total). Sprinkle some flour. Add a layer of walnuts from the filling. Repeat the layering process as desired.
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Mix 1 egg yolk with 1/2 tsp of milk. Brush the mixture over the top layer of the assembled dough. Sprinkle additional walnuts (50 g) on top for garnish. Cut the layered dough into desired shapes.
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Preheat the oven to 160°C (320°F). Bake for 40-45 minutes. While baking, prepare the syrup: In a hot pot, heat sugar (100 g), honey (40 g), and water (100 ml) for 5-7 minutes. Once the pastry is baked, pour the hot syrup over it. Increase the oven temperature to 200°C (390°F) and bake for another 10 minutes. Remove from the oven, let cool slightly, and cut into pieces.
