Baklava

Baklava is a rich, sweet pastry made of layers of phyllo dough filled with chopped nuts and held together with syrup or honey. It is one of the most popular desserts in the Middle East and has been enjoyed for centuries.

The exact origins of baklava are unknown, but it is thought to have originated in the Ottoman Empire. The word “baklava” is of Turkish origin and means “many leaves”. The earliest known recipe for baklava is from a 13th century Arabic cookbook, but it is likely that the dish was around long before that.

Baklava was probably brought to the Ottoman Empire by the Turks who invaded Anatolia in the 11th century. It quickly became a popular dessert at the royal palace and was soon being made all over the empire.

Advice

When making baklava, it's important to take your time and follow the recipe closely. Make sure all ingredients are fresh, especially the nuts and phyllo dough. It's best to use clarified butter when brushing on the phyllo sheets, as this will help the pastry become crispy in the oven. When layering the phyllo, ensure each sheet is brushed with butter and pressed firmly into the pan. To make sure the syrup is the right consistency, bring it to a boil and then reduce the heat and simmer for about 10 minutes. Allow the baklava to cool completely before pouring the syrup over the top, as this will help it absorb better. Finally, enjoy your delicious, homemade baklava!

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Recipes

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Baklava

  • phyllo dough
  • rose water
  • cinnamon
  • honey
  • sugar
  • water
  • orange peel
  • cinnamon
  • allspice berry
  • almond
  • pistachio
  • walnut
  • clarified butter
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Baklava

  • zwieback cracker
  • pistachio
  • lemon juice
  • cinnamon
  • honey
  • sheets phyllo dough
  • sugar
  • butter
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Walnut, Cinnamon and Halloumi Baklava

  • FILLING
  • lemon zest
  • walnut
  • butter
  • nutmeg
  • cinnamon
  • ROSE WATER SYRUP
  • rose petal
  • rose water
  • lemon juice
  • PASTRY SHEETS
  • halloumi cheese
  • by by phyllo pastry sheet
  • butter
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Almond Baklava

  • cinnamon
  • allspice
  • phyllo dough
  • orange juice
  • water
  • sugar
  • salt
  • honey
  • almond
  • butter
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Baklava

  • acqua
  • burro
  • cannella
  • mandorle pelate
  • miele millefiori
  • pasta fillo fresca
  • zucchero
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Easy Baklava

  • BAKLAVA
  • rose water
  • phyllo dough
  • confectioners sugar
  • cinnamon
  • oil
  • cardamom
  • butter
  • pistachio
  • walnut
  • SYRUP
  • orange zest
  • cardamom
  • honey
  • rose water
  • sugar
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Baklava

  • vanilla extract
  • cinnamon
  • phyllo dough
  • butter
  • sugar
  • honey
  • pecan
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Baklava

  • sugar
  • cinnamon
  • honey
  • lemon juice
  • butter
  • water
  • sheets filo phyllo pastry
  • walnut
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Syrian Walnut Baklava

  • confectioners sugar
  • phyllo dough
  • clarified butter
  • lemon juice
  • orange blossom water
  • walnut
  • sugar
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Baklava

  • butter
  • cinnamon
  • filo pastry
  • almond
  • walnut
  • clove
  • honey
  • lemon juice
  • cinnamon
  • water
  • clove
  • sugar
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Baklava

  • phyllo pastry sheet
  • walnut
  • butter
  • cinnamon
  • vanilla extract
  • cinnamon
  • orange blossom honey
  • almond
  • pistachio
  • clove
  • lemon
  • sugar
  • water
  • orange peel
  • brown sugar
  • clove
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Baklava

  • phyllo pastry sheet
  • walnut
  • butter
  • cinnamon
  • vanilla extract
  • cinnamon
  • orange blossom honey
  • almond
  • pistachio
  • clove
  • lemon
  • sugar
  • water
  • orange peel
  • brown sugar
  • clove
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Baklava

  • butter
  • cinnamon
  • clove
  • cinnamon
  • clove
  • bread crumb
  • walnut
  • butter
  • clove
  • phyllo pastry sheet
  • lemon juice
  • sugar
  • water
  • honey
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Apple Baklava

  • butter
  • filo dough
  • lemon rind
  • water
  • sugar
  • honey
  • pistachio
  • walnut
  • cinnamon
  • lemons juiced
  • granny smith apple
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Moroccan Baklava With Almonds and Orange Flower Water

  • orange flower water
  • cinnamon
  • water
  • salt
  • sugar
  • vegetable oil
  • orange flower water
  • maple syrup
  • egg
  • butter
  • vegetable oil
  • semolina flour
  • almond
  • white flour
  • almond
  • cornstarch
  • baklawa
  • almond filling
  • pastry dough
  • maple syrup
  • water
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Baklava with Rose Water

  • baklava
  • walnut
  • lemon juice
  • honey
  • rose water
  • sugar
  • confectioners sugar
  • salt
  • sheets phyllo dough
  • butter
  • cinnamon
  • vanilla extract
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Baklava

  • graham cracker
  • butter
  • phyllo dough
  • cinnamon
  • lemon juice
  • sugar
  • honey
  • pistachio
  • walnut
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Baklava

  • acqua
  • burro
  • mandorle pelate
  • miele
  • noci
  • pasta fillo
  • pistacchi
  • zucchero
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Baklava

  • sugar syrup
  • pistachio
  • phyllo
  • orange rind
  • butter
  • water
  • milk
  • lemon juice
  • sugar
  • farina
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Chocolate Brownie Baklava

  • caramel sauce
  • chocolate sauce
  • pecan
  • butter
  • vanilla extract
  • clarified butter
  • praline liqueur
  • cocoa
  • salt
  • sugar
  • egg
  • all purpose flour
  • bittersweet chocolate
  • scoops vanilla ice cream
  • sheets fillo dough
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Baklava Recipe

  • honey
  • walnut
  • sugar
  • butter
  • phyllo pastry
  • lemon juice
  • cinnamon
  • water
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Baklava

  • orange peel
  • cinnamon
  • clarified butter
  • cinnamon
  • honey
  • sugar
  • lemon juice
  • vanilla extract
  • walnut
  • filo dough
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Baklava

  • lemon juice
  • pistachio
  • sugar
  • sheep milk butter
  • phyllo dough
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Baklava

  • bread crumb
  • butter
  • cinnamon
  • cinnamon
  • lemon juice
  • sugar
  • sheets commercial phyllo
  • almond
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Baklava

  • bread crumb
  • butter
  • cinnamon
  • cinnamon
  • lemon juice
  • sugar
  • sheets phyllo dough
  • almond
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Raw Baklava with Almonds

  • flax seed
  • agave syrup
  • cinnamon
  • puree
  • neroli null essential oil
  • null vanilla bean
  • nullc almond milk
  • nullc cashew
  • null lemon
  • null orange
  • nulloz cardamom berry
  • nulltsp himalayan salt
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Baklava

  • nut
  • orange blossom water
  • cinnamon
  • phyllo dough
  • butter
  • honey
  • water
  • sugar
  • orange juice
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Cashew Baklava

  • lemon zest
  • sugar
  • cinnamon
  • salt
  • cashew
  • butter
  • lemon juice
  • sheets phyllo
  • light brown sugar

Ingredient Breakdown

 
cinnamon
butter
sugar
honey
lemon juice
water
walnut
phyllo dough
pistachio
almond
clove
vanilla extract
salt
rose water
sheets phyllo dough
orange peel
clarified butter
pecan
filo dough
maple syrup
orange juice
confectioners sugar
phyllo pastry sheet
brown sugar
bread crumb
egg
pistachio nut
lemon zest
acqua
burro
mandorle pelate
zucchero
cardamom
sweet chocolate chip
orange blossom water
orange blossom honey
lemon
orange flower water
vegetable oil
berry
allspice berry
zwieback cracker
rose petal
halloumi cheese
by by phyllo pastry sheet
nutmeg
ghee
allspice
cannella
miele millefiori
pasta fillo fresca
orange zest
oil
sheets filo phyllo pastry
filo pastry
rosewater
lemon rind
lemons juiced
granny smith apple
ground
fig
bacon
maker' mark® bourbon
semolina flour
white flour
cornstarch
baklawa
almond filling
pastry dough
heavy cream
rum
baklava
graham cracker
miele
noci
pasta fillo
pistacchi
sugar syrup
phyllo
orange rind
milk
farina
caramel sauce
chocolate sauce
praline liqueur
cocoa
all purpose flour
bittersweet chocolate
scoops vanilla ice cream
sheets fillo dough
phyllo pastry
vanilla
cream cheese
sheep milk butter
sheets commercial phyllo
flax seed
agave syrup
puree
neroli null essential oil
null vanilla bean
nullc almond milk
nullc cashew
null lemon
null orange
nulloz cardamom berry
nulltsp himalayan salt
nut
powdered sugar
cashew
sheets phyllo
light brown sugar

Insights

Correlated with Lower Ratings

  • clove

Correlated with Higher Ratings

  • phyllo dough

Staple Ingredients

  • butter 61%
  • sugar 61%
  • cinnamon 51%

Common Ingredients

  • honey 41%
  • water 39%
  • walnut 37%
  • lemon juice 34%

Usual Ingredients

  • phyllo dough 32%
  • pistachio 24%

Rarey Ingredients

  • almond 17%
  • vanilla extract 17%
  • clove 12%
  • salt 12%