Greek Baklava

Greek Baklava

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Baklava, a delightful Greek sweet treat, consists of crispy layers of phyllo dough, honey, and nuts, and it's incredibly simple to prepare. I learned this fantastic recipe from a Greek acquaintance.
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine world cuisine
Servings 21
Calories 393 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 (16 ounce) package phyllo dough
  • 1 pound chopped nuts
  • 1 cup butter
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup honey

Instructions
 

  • Gather all ingredients.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F(175 degrees C). Butter the bottoms and sides of a 9×13-inch pan.
  • Chop nuts and toss with cinnamon. Set aside.
  • Unroll phyllo dough. Cut whole stack in half to fit pan. Cover phyllo with a dampened cloth to keep from drying out as you work. Place two sheets of dough in pan, butter thoroughly. Repeat until you have 8 sheets layered.
  • Sprinkle 2 to 3 tablespoons of nut mixture on top. Top with two sheets of dough, butter, nuts, layering as you go. The top layer should be about 6 to 8 sheets deep.
  • Using a sharp knife cut into diamond or square shapes all the way to the bottom of the pan. You may cut into 4 long rows then make diagonal cuts. Bake for about 50 minutes until baklava is golden and crisp.
  • Make sauce while baklava is baking. Boil sugar and water until sugar is melted. Add vanilla and honey. Simmer for about 20 minutes.
  • Remove baklava from the oven and immediately spoon sauce over it. Let cool.
  • Serve in cupcake papers. This freezes well. Leave it uncovered as it gets soggy if it is wrapped up.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 393kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 6gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 27mgSodium: 196mgPotassium: 127mgFiber: 3gSugar: 20gCalcium: 35mgIron: 2mg
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