Shekini Pahleva
Description
The recipe won't take much time. I suggest you try making Sheki-style baklava with a very interesting filling. This dessert turns out both beautiful and delicious. See how to prepare Sheki baklava at home. Serve chilled.
Instructions
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Step 1
Chop the nuts in a blender, leaving some pieces whole (for garnish).
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Step 2
Meanwhile, thaw the dough.
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Step 3
Melt the butter. Place 2 layers of dough on a baking sheet, brushed with butter. Then you can either immediately add the nuts with lemon zest, or place another two layers of buttered dough. It's up to you; I often add more dough layers at the bottom for extra sturdiness of the baklava.
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Step 4
Sprinkle the dough with nuts and grated lemon zest. Alternate layers of dough spread with butter and filling.
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Step 5
Brush the top layer of dough with oil. Now cut the dough sheets into squares or diamonds, and place halved nuts on top.
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Step 6
Bake the baklava in the oven until golden brown (20-25 minutes) at 180 degrees. Meanwhile, prepare the syrup. Boil water, sugar, and honey over low heat for 5-7 minutes.
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Step 7
Remove the baklava from the oven and pour the syrup over it. Let it steep for 10 minutes.
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Step 8
Serve at the table.