Making Baklava at Home

Baklava is a sweet Middle Eastern dessert known for its incredible texture and flavor. Let’s learn how to make it at home!

Ingredients

First, chop the walnuts and mix them with the sugar and cinnamon.
Melt the butter.
Preheat the oven to 180 °C.
Grease the baking dish with melted butter and lay a layer of filo dough, brushing each layer with butter as well.
Evenly distribute the nut mixture on top of the dough layer.
Add a few more layers of dough, buttering each layer.
Cut the baklava into diamond or square shapes.
Bake in the oven for 30-40 minutes until golden brown.
In the meantime, in a saucepan, mix water, sugar, and vanilla extract, bring to a boil, and simmer for 10 minutes.
When the baklava is ready, pour the hot syrup over it.
Let it sit before serving.

Baklava can be served as a standalone dessert or with a cup of tea. Enjoy!