Homemade Baklava
Ingredients
- 1 16-ounce package Phyllo Dough
- 1 lb finely chopped pecans or walnuts
- 1 cup unsalted butter melted
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup honey
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Mix nuts and cinnamon together.
- Layer 8 sheets of phyllo dough in a buttered 9x13-inch pan, brushing each layer with butter. Sprinkle with nuts after every 2 sheets.
- Finish with 8 layers of phyllo, buttering between each. Cut into diamonds or squares.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes until golden and crisp.
- While baking, make the syrup by boiling water and sugar, then simmering with honey and vanilla.
- Pour hot syrup over baked baklava and let cool completely.
Notes
I use the Athens brand Phyllo dough, which comes with 36 sheets per box. Some brands may have more or fewer sheets due to differences in thickness. If your box has fewer sheets, start adding the chopped nuts with the 6th sheet, and add ¼ cup of nuts every 2 sheets. You can also use chopped pistachios as a nut option. Additionally, Baklava freezes well, making it convenient to prepare in advance for later use.
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