Sochi-style baklava
Description
The dish is prepared without unnecessary complications. Let's make Sochi-style baklava at home: 1. Prepare the dough. 2. Prepare the filling. 3. Assemble the baklava. 4. Bake. 5. Pour with syrup. 6. Finish baking. The ready dessert can be served.
Instructions
- 1
Step 1
Sift the flour into a bowl, add warmed milk, salt, yeast, and a tablespoon of sugar.
- 2
Step 2
Knead the dough until smooth.
- 3
Step 3
While the flour is steeping, grind the nuts in a blender.
- 4
Step 4
Add turmeric and sugar to the bowl with nuts, and melt the butter into the same bowl.
- 5
Step 5
We will have seven layers, so divide the dough into 8 parts and roll each into a thin pancake.
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Step 6
Mix the filling in a bowl until smooth. Divide the filling into 7 portions.
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Step 7
We spread the filling on each layer. Shape the baklava and brush the top layer with egg yolk.
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Step 8
Bake in the oven at 180 degrees for 35 minutes. During baking, remove and pour the top layer with honey mixed with melted butter. You can also decorate each piece of baklava with the remaining nuts.