Baklava
Origin of the recipe
Baklava is believed to have been created in Turkey in the 15th century, at the court of the sultans, although some sources claim its origins are even more ancient. This multi-layered oriental dessert made with dough, crushed nuts, and honey is a true delight for the palate. And best of all, a homemade baklava recipe made with love will help you delight your guests.
What do you need for cooking?
Ingredients
Dough
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Butter
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Yolk
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Sour cream
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Flour
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Vanilla sugar
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Baking powder
Filling
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Walnuts
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Egg whites
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Sugar
Additionally
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Yolk
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Butter
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Honey
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Walnut halves
Kitchen utensils
- Knife
- Bowls
- rolling pin
- shoulder blade
- Blender
- Grater
- Brush
- Form 20x30 cm.
Try baklava—a delicious Eastern dessert with walnuts and honey. This classic recipe is perfect for making at home. Follow the step-by-step instructions with photos to create a flavorful and tender treat for the whole family!
Step-by-step recipe
Step 1:
Place flour in a bowl.
Step 2:
Grate cold butter into the flour using a coarse grater.
Step 3:
Rub the butter and flour together with your hands to form crumbs.
Step 4:
Add vanilla sugar and baking powder, mix well with your hands.
Step 5:
Make a well in the crumb mixture, add the yolks and sour cream, and knead into a soft dough.
Step 6:
Divide the dough into five parts – three small and two larger.
Step 7:
Roll each piece into a ball, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30-40 minutes.
Step 8:
Grind the nuts in a blender.
Step 9:
Add sugar to the ground nuts and stir.
Step 10:
Pour in the egg whites and mix thoroughly again.
Step 11:
Roll out one of the large pieces of dough into a rectangle the size of the pan.
Step 12:
Place the dough in a parchment-lined pan and spread a quarter of the filling over it.
Step 13:
Roll out small pieces of dough into the same rectangles and place them in the pan, spreading the filling on each layer.
Step 14:
Cover the baklava with a thicker layer of dough, fold the edges inward and use the back of a wet knife to seal the sides.
Step 15:
Brush the top with yolk.
Step 16:
Using a sharp knife, cut the top layer of baklava into diamonds. Place a walnut half on each diamond, pressing lightly.
Step 17:
Bake in an oven preheated to 180 degrees for 40-50 minutes.
Step 18:
Slice the baklava all the way through.
Step 19:
Combine melted butter and honey and spread over the baklava.
Step 20:
Bake for another 5 minutes, then let cool overnight.
Cooking tips
If the dough sticks to your hands a little, this is normal. Don't add extra flour – it will be added during rolling.
Walnuts can also be crushed with a rolling pin. The nut crumbs should be neither too fine nor too coarse.
