Our yummy baklava recipe is a classic Middle Eastern pastry made with layers of flaky phyllo dough, crunchy nuts, and a hint of spice.
Ingredients:
- 1 package of phyllo dough (usually found in the freezer section of most supermarkets)
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- 1 cup chopped pistachios
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
- Thaw the phyllo dough according to the package instructions.
- In a bowl, mix together the chopped nuts, sugar, cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, and salt.
- Layer the phyllo dough in a large baking dish, brushing each layer with melted butter.
- Sprinkle a quarter of the nut mixture onto the phyllo dough, then repeat the layering process three more times.
- Cut it into diamond-shaped pieces and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until golden brown.
Nutrition Chart (per serving):
- Calories: 320
- Protein: 4g
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Cholesterol: 10mg
- Vitamin A: 10% of the Daily Value (DV)
- Vitamin C: 2% of the DV
- Calcium: 4% of the DV
- Iron: 10% of the DV
Variations:
- Chocolate Baklava: Drizzle melted chocolate over the baklava for a sweet and indulgent treat.
- Rose Water Baklava: Add a few drops of rose water to the nut mixture for a fragrant and exotic twist.
- Orange Blossom Baklava: Replace the cinnamon with orange blossom water for a unique and citrusy flavor.
- Nut-Free Baklava: Replace the nuts with seeds, such as sunflower or pumpkin seeds, for a nut-free alternative.