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==Ingredients== | ==Ingredients== | ||
[[Image:Baklava(RobertK).jpg|right|thumb|A plate with one piece of baklava.]] | [[Image:Baklava(RobertK).jpg|right|thumb|A plate with one piece of baklava.]] | ||
| − | *1 lb. [[ | + | *1 lb. [[Phyllo dough|Phyllo dough]]. |
| − | *4 to 5 cups [[ | + | *4 to 5 cups [[walnuts|walnuts]], chopped coarsely. |
| − | *½ cup [[ | + | *½ cup [[sugar|sugar]]. |
| − | *¼ tsp. ground [[ | + | *¼ tsp. ground [[clove|cloves]]. |
| − | *1 tsp. [[ | + | *1 tsp. [[cinnamon|cinnamon]]. |
| − | *¾ lb. sweet [[ | + | *¾ lb. sweet [[butter|butter]]. |
=== Syrup === | === Syrup === | ||
| − | *2 ½ cups of [[ | + | *2 ½ cups of [[water|water]]. |
| − | *3 cups [[ | + | *3 cups [[sugar|sugar]]. |
| − | *3 tsp. [[ | + | *3 tsp. [[Lemon Juice|lemon juice]]. |
| − | *1 tsp. [[ | + | *1 tsp. [[vanilla Extract|vanilla extract]]. |
==Procedure== | ==Procedure== | ||
| − | #Combine nuts, cinnamon, cloves, and sugar. Melt butter in a [[ | + | #Combine nuts, cinnamon, cloves, and sugar. Melt butter in a [[saucepan|saucepan]]. |
#Use a pastry brush to brush inside of a 14 X 10 ½ inch pan with melted butter. | #Use a pastry brush to brush inside of a 14 X 10 ½ inch pan with melted butter. | ||
#Line bottom of pan with one piece of Phyllo dough. Fold under excess Phyllo. | #Line bottom of pan with one piece of Phyllo dough. Fold under excess Phyllo. | ||
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#Continue until all nut mixture is used and last six (6) buttered sheets of Phyllo form top crust. | #Continue until all nut mixture is used and last six (6) buttered sheets of Phyllo form top crust. | ||
#Use a sharp knife to cut into diamond shapes. | #Use a sharp knife to cut into diamond shapes. | ||
| − | #[[ | + | #[[Bake|Bake]] at 300 °F (150 °C) for about 1 ½ hours or until lightly brown. |
=== Syrup === | === Syrup === | ||
| − | #Combine syrup ingredients. [[ | + | #Combine syrup ingredients. [[Boil|Boil]] syrup for about 10 minutes and then allow to cool. |
#Pour cooled syrup over hot pastry. Enjoy! | #Pour cooled syrup over hot pastry. Enjoy! | ||
| − | [[Category:Dessert | + | [[Category:Dessert Recipes|Baklava]] |
| − | [[Category:Pastry | + | [[Category:Pastry Recipes|Baklava]] |
| − | [[Category:Walnut | + | [[Category:Walnut Recipes|Baklava]] |
| − | [[Category:Cinnamon | + | [[Category:Cinnamon Recipes|Baklava]] |
| − | [[Category:Clove | + | [[Category:Clove Recipes|Baklava]] |
| − | [[Category:Greek | + | [[Category:Greek cuisine]] |
| − | [[Category:Halal | + | [[Baklava Recipes]] |
| + | [[Category:Halal Recipes|Baklava]] | ||
Latest revision as of 14:29, 10 May 2012
| Desserts
Contents
Ingredients
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- 1 lb. Phyllo dough.
- 4 to 5 cups walnuts, chopped coarsely.
- ½ cup sugar.
- ¼ tsp. ground cloves.
- 1 tsp. cinnamon.
- ¾ lb. sweet butter.
Syrup
- 2 ½ cups of water.
- 3 cups sugar.
- 3 tsp. lemon juice.
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract.
Procedure
- Combine nuts, cinnamon, cloves, and sugar. Melt butter in a saucepan.
- Use a pastry brush to brush inside of a 14 X 10 ½ inch pan with melted butter.
- Line bottom of pan with one piece of Phyllo dough. Fold under excess Phyllo.
- Alternate sides with each piece of Phyllo, brushing the top of each layer with melted butter.
- Repeat five (5) times, making five layers.
- On the 6th sheet, sprinkle evenly with nut mixture.
- Continue until all nut mixture is used and last six (6) buttered sheets of Phyllo form top crust.
- Use a sharp knife to cut into diamond shapes.
- Bake at 300 °F (150 °C) for about 1 ½ hours or until lightly brown.
Syrup
- Combine syrup ingredients. Boil syrup for about 10 minutes and then allow to cool.
- Pour cooled syrup over hot pastry. Enjoy!Baklava Recipes
