Authentic Greek Baklava Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 (16 ounce) package phyllo dough
• 1 pound chopped nuts
• 1 cup butter
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup honey

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease the bottom and sides of a 9x13 inch baking pan.
2. Finely chop your choice of nuts and combine them with cinnamon in a bowl. Set the mixture aside.
3. Unroll the phyllo dough and cut it in half to fit your pan. Keep the phyllo dough covered with a damp cloth to prevent it from drying out. Place two sheets of dough in the pan and brush generously with melted butter. Repeat this process until you have a base of 8 phyllo sheets.
4. Evenly sprinkle 2 to 3 tablespoons of the nut mixture over the buttered phyllo. Top with two more sheets of phyllo dough, brushing each layer with melted butter and adding nut mixture as you go. The top layer should consist of approximately 6 to 8 sheets of phyllo.
5. Using a sharp knife, carefully cut the baklava into diamond or square shapes, cutting all the way to the bottom of the pan. You can create 4 long rows and then make diagonal cuts to achieve the diamond shape. Bake for around 50 minutes, or until the baklava turns golden brown and crispy.
6. While the baklava is baking, prepare the honey syrup. In a saucepan, combine sugar and water and bring to a boil until the sugar is fully dissolved. Stir in vanilla extract and honey. Reduce heat and simmer for approximately 20 minutes.
7. Once the baklava is removed from the oven, immediately drizzle the warm honey syrup evenly over the top. Allow the baklava to cool completely before serving.
8. Serve the baklava in cupcake liners for easy handling. This dessert freezes well. Avoid covering it tightly, as it can become soggy.
9. Enjoy this delicious homemade Greek Baklava!

Nutrition

• Calories: 393 kcal
• Fat Content: 26 g
• Fiber Content: 3 g
• Sugar Content: 20 g
• Sodium Content: 196 mg
• Protein Content: 6 g
• Cholesterol Content: 27 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 38 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 9 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g