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Recipe

Baklava

Baklava is a rich, sweet pasty made of layers of filo filled with chopped nuts and held together with honey syrup. The perfect afternoon treat with a hot cup of tea or strong coffee.

Aug 29, 2012 2:00pm
  • 25 mins preparation
  • 30 mins cooking
  • Makes 16 Item
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Ingredients

  • 3 cup finely chopped walnuts
  • 1 cup finely chopped almonds
  • 1 tablespoon caster sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon mixed spice
  • 16 sheets filo pastry
  • 185 gram butter, melted
  • whole cloves, to decorate
Syrup
  • 2 cup sugar
  • 1 1/3 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon rosewater
  • 3 cloves

Method

Baklava
  • 1
    Preheat oven to moderate 180°C. Lightly grease an 18 x 28cm lamington pan.
  • 2
    In a large bowl, combine walnuts, almonds, sugar and spices. Set aside.
  • 3
    Layer 4 sheets filo on a board, brushing each with butter, and fold in half. Arrange in pan, trimming edges to fit. Spread over 1/3 of filling. Repeat layers, finishing with a pastry layer.
  • 4
    Brush with butter. Score lengthways into 4 even portions. Then score on an angle to create a diamond pattern. Bake for 30 minutes, until crisp.
  • 5
    与此同时,糖浆,把糖、水,居ice, rosewater and cloves in a saucepan. Stir over a low heat, without boiling, for 3-4 minutes, until sugar dissolves. Increase heat to medium and bring mixture to boil. Reduce heat and simmer, without stirring, for 10 minutes, until thickened. Remove cloves.
  • 6
    When baklava is cooked, pour hot syrup over hot slice. Allow to Cool. Cut into diamonds to serve. Place a clove in the centre of each piece. if liked, as a garnish.

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