Eastern baklava
Description
Perfectly pairs with tea and coffee. To prepare oriental baklava at home, follow these steps: 1. Prepare the nut filling. 2. Thaw and cut the dough. 3. Layer the dough and filling accordingly. 4. Cut into pieces and bake the baklava. 5. Prepare the syrup. 6. Pour the syrup over the baklava and let it soak. The pastry is ready. Serve at the table.
Instructions
- 1
Step 1
Grind the nuts in a blender.
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Step 2
Add sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon, and mix until smooth. At the same time, take out the dough to thaw.
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Step 3
Grease the baking sheet with a small amount of oil.
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Step 4
Melt 100 grams of butter, add an egg to it, and beat.
- 5
Step 5
Sprinkle the dough with flour and roll it out with a rolling pin. Cut it into two parts. Place one part into the baking dish.
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Step 6
Brush the dough with melted butter.
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Step 7
We will have three layers of filling and four layers of dough, so divide the nuts into three parts and cut the second piece of dough in half. Each piece of dough should be brushed with butter, and a layer of filling will go on top. Cover the last layer and proceed to the next step.
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Step 8
Cut the dough into squares or diamonds.
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Step 9
Leave the baklava in the refrigerator for 50 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 190 degrees.
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Step 10
Bake the baklava in the oven for about 40 minutes.
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Step 11
Meanwhile, mix water, sugar, honey, and prepare the sauce. Simmer over low heat for 10 minutes.
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Step 12
We pour the sauce over the baked baklava.
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Step 13
Leave the baklava to soak for 6-8 hours.