Festive Christmas Baklava Delight
Ingredients:
– 1 pound of phyllo dough
– 2 cups of chopped walnuts
– 1 cup of granulated sugar
– 1 cup of unsalted butter, melted
– 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
– 1 cup of honey
– 1 cup of water
– 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
– A pinch of salt
Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F 175 degrees C.
2. In a bowl, mix the chopped walnuts, sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
3. Lay one sheet of phyllo dough in a greased rectangular baking dish and brush it lightly with melted butter. Repeat this process with about 6 sheets, making sure to brush butter between each layer.
4. Spread a thin layer of the walnut mixture over the dough.
5. Add 3 more layers of phyllo dough, brushing butter between each, and then top with another layer of the walnut mixture.
6. Repeat this layering process until all of the walnut mixture is used, finishing with at least 6 layers of buttered phyllo on top.
7. Using a sharp knife, cut the baklava into diamond or square shapes.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for about 45 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp.
9. While the baklava is baking, prepare the syrup. In a saucepan, combine honey, water, and vanilla. Bring it to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer for about 10 minutes.
10. Once the baklava is out of the oven, immediately pour the hot syrup over it, ensuring it seeps into all the cuts.
11. Allow the baklava to cool completely before serving to let the flavors meld beautifully.
Nutritional Information:
This delightful baklava has approximately 250 calories per serving, with 4 grams of protein, 15 grams of fat, and a good amount of carbs mainly from the phyllo dough and honey.
Time: Preparation time: 30 minutes Cooking time: 45 minutes
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