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