Baklava with Walnuts and Almonds
Baking and Desserts • Turkish
Description
Baklava with Walnuts and Almonds
Ingredients
- Phyllo Dough 20 oz
- Shelled pumpkin seeds 20 oz
- Chopped almonds 15 oz
- Butter 5 oz
- Margarine 5 oz
- Cinnamon 3 teaspoons
- Sugar 20 oz
- Ground clove ½ teaspoon
- Honey 5 oz
- Lemon ½ piece
- Brandy 2 tablespoons
- Vanillin a pinch
Step-by-Step Guide
Step 1
Mix the chopped almonds, coarsely chopped walnuts, cinnamon, and cloves. Melt the margarine and butter.
Step 2
Layer 4 sheets of phyllo dough on a baking tray, brushing each layer with butter and sprinkling a little of the nut mixture on top.
Step 3
Sprinkle a thick layer of nuts in the center of the dough and cover it with the next 4 sheets of dough, brushing with butter and adding nuts.
Step 4
Cut the pie into small square portions. Pour the remaining butter over it. Bake for 30–40 minutes at 345°F.
Step 5
Dissolve the sugar and honey in 400 ml of water, add vanilla, lemon zest, and brandy. Boil for 5 minutes and let it cool slightly. Pour the syrup over the finished baklava and let it soak.
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