Where would you like to go today?
To the Gwangjang Market of Seol (Korea) and try the famous savory pancake Bindaetteok? Cape town mayhaps (South Africa)? I've heard that their street food is to die for. Or maybe to the Andhra style restaurants of...
Baklava or baklawa is a rich, sweet pastry featured in many cuisines of the former Ottoman countries. It is made of layers of phyllo dough filled with chopped nuts, such as walnuts, almonds, or pistachios, and sweetened with syrup or honey. The result is a dish so delicious that not only was it served to royalty but numerous ethnic groups claim it as their own. Baklava is an example of human ingenuity in developing food that not only nourishes the body, but also brings happiness to the mind and spirit.
Commonly regarded as a Greek specialty, baklava is available in a wide range of local variations throughout Greece, both mainland and islands. It is also widely found in Turkish and many Arabic and Middle Eastern cultures. Baklava is generally served on special occasions, in many areas during religious ceremonies. Thus, Christians serve baklava at Christmas and Easter, Muslims eat it during Ramadan, and Jews often enjoy it as a Rosh Hashannah and Purim treat.
Recipe Cook Time: 50 minutes for baking and for whole recipe 1 hour & 40 minutes.
INGREDIENTS:
1) 1 package phyllo Sheets(16 ounce) .
2) 1 pound chopped nuts(Almonds, Cashewnuts, Pistachio or any other nut you want).
3) 1 cup butter.
4) 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon.
5) 1 cup water.
6) 1 cup white sugar.
7) 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
8) 1/2 cup honey.
METHOD:
1) Preheat oven to 350 degrees F(175 degrees C). Butter the bottoms and sides of a 9x13 inch pan.
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2) Chop nuts and toss with cinnamon. Set aside.
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3) Unroll phyllo dough.
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