Kataifi

Ingredients

• Kataifi dough 15 oz
• Walnuts 10 oz
• Ground Cinnamon 1 tablespoon
• Ground clove a pinch
• Butter 10 oz
• Sugar 15 oz
• Water 10 fl oz
• Lemon 1 piece
• Cinnamon 1 piece

Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1

Prepare the necessary ingredients.

Step 2

Pour water over the sugar to make the syrup.

Step 3

Add the zest of one lemon and a cinnamon stick.

Step 4

Place on the heat, bring to a boil, and then remove from heat, ensuring that the sugar has completely dissolved. Allow to cool.

Step 5

Chop the nuts and mix them with ground cinnamon and cloves.

Step 6

Melt the butter and brush the bottom and sides of the baking dish with it.

Step 7

Tear the dough into strands with your hands, being careful not to break it. Cover with a damp cloth to prevent the dough from drying out.

Step 8

Separate a portion of the dough and lightly brush it with butter, place a teaspoon of filling in the center, and roll it up into a log. Transfer it to a baking dish and use a brush with butter to shape it more neatly.

Step 9

Roll the remaining layers in the same way. The baklava should fit tightly against each other. Place in the oven preheated to 355°F and bake for one hour.

Step 10

Slowly drizzle the baked baklava with the cooled syrup.

Step 11

Let it sit for 10 minutes, then serve.