Youll love how homemade Baklava isnot overly sweetand how peoplecant believe you made this!
This is THE Dessert to make when you want to impress the pants off your family and friends.
It tastes even more amazing.
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And itaint that hard to make.
What goes in Baklava
Something that might surprise you is how few ingredients go into Baklava.
Yes, really, thats all you need!
Its sold frozen and fresh (fridge section of supermarkets).
Phyllo pastry is like a single one of those thin flaky layers in puff pastry.
People seem to have alove/hate relationshipwith Phyllo pastry.
The love part usually being the consumption of anything made with Phyllo.
The hate part usually the making part.
Theproblem most people haveis that the pastry dries out so it crumbles when you attempt to use it.
Its frustrating and theres no way to salvage it once that happens.
Dont slap it around like a slice of ham!
Alternate with layers of phyllo pastry, brushingevery sheet with butter, and walnuts.Its like making lasagne!
Cut into diamonds, bake, pour over honey lemon syrup.
Lets focus on the task on hand here!
But if you keep yourphyllo pastry covered,its good for up to 2 hours.
Sometimes just one of these, sometimes a combination.
It sizzles and crackles and its just an all round satisfying experience!
Even the pastry on the bottom stays very crispy even though it ends up soaked in the syrup.
Losing count of the layers…..
Dont talk to me!!
I say sternly when Im assembling baklava.
I need to concentrate!!
It is alarmingly easy to lose count of the layers.
I do, practically every single time.
BUT DONT WORRY!!
!Firstly, running out of nuts is a good indicator that youre on the last layer.
So honestly, dont worry.
THE FINAL WORD ON BAKLAVA!
Also, that tiny hint of fresh lemon is really lovely in this!
Nagi x
ItsGREEK WEEKhere on RecipeTin Eats!
A week where I share recipes for a complete Greek Feast.
Plate smashing is optional but loads of garlic in everything is not!
Heres whats on the menu:
Main Greek Chickenwith Tzatziki for dolloping (and dipping for starters!)
SidesGreek Lemon Roasted PotatoesandGreek Salad
Dessert this Baklava recipe
See herefor more Greek recipes!
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I shouldve made it less blurry
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