Baklava

55m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1For the syrup, boil 2 cups of sugar, 1 cup of water, and a squeeze of a lemon for about 10 minutes until the sugar is fully dissolved.
  2. 2Let the syrup cool completely before pouring over the baklava.
  3. 3For the baklava, melt 2 sticks of butter with 5 tablespoons of sunflower oil.
  4. 4In a food processor, mix 1 cup of pistachios and 1 cup of walnuts.
  5. 5Layer 6 phyllo dough sheets, buttering between each.
  6. 6After the 6th layer, add a small layer of the crushed pistachios and walnuts.
  7. 7Add 6 more layers of phyllo sheets and butter.
  8. 8Add the rest of the crushed walnuts and pistachios.
  9. 9Add 12 more layers of phyllo sheets and butter.
  10. 10After adding the last phyllo sheet, brush with only sunflower oil.
  11. 11Cut the baklava into squares or diamonds.
  12. 12Bake at 350° F for 45-50 minutes, until golden brown on top.
  13. 13Pour the syrup over the baklava immediately out of the oven.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • squeeze lemon
  • 2 sticks butter
  • 5 tbsp sunflower oil
  • 1 cup pistachios
  • 1 cup walnuts
  • phyllo dough sheets

Equipment

food processor

Tips

  • Let the syrup cool completely before pouring over the baklava.
  • After adding the last phyllo sheet, brush with ONLY sunflower oil to prevent burning.

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