Baklava

Name: Baklava
Prep time: 3 h
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 3 h 45 min
Yield: Yield: 12 pastries
Cuisine: Turkish
Ingredients: 2 ounces almonds, finely chopped; 3 pounds prepared Phyllo Dough; 8 fluid ounces honey; 8 ounces (1 cup) unsalted butter, melted; 1 teaspoon lemon zest; 4 whole cloves; 1 tablespoon orange zest; 4 ounces pistachios, finely chopped; 1 cinnamon stick; 2 ounces walnuts, finely chopped

Preparation info

Yield:
12
pastries

Difficulty
Medium
Ready in
4 hr

Appears in

Making Dough

By Russell van Kraayenburg

Published 2015

About

THE RECIPE Baklava is practically synonymous with phyllo. This pastry, which is believed to have originated in the Ottoman Empire, consists of layers of phyllo and chopped nuts under a honey glaze. It is rich, flavorful, and flaky—the makings of a truly perfect pastry.

Ingredients

3 pounds prepared Phyllo Dough
8 fluid ounces honey
1

Asia
Turkey
Pastry
Vegetarian
Mediterranean

Method

Cut sheets of dough in half, resulting in 40 (10-by-6-inch) pieces. Cover with a damp kitchen towel. Preheat oven to 375°F.
Bring honey, cinnamon stick, and cloves to a simmer in a small saucepan over medium heat. Simmer for about 10 minutes, until liq