Greek Baklava

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F(175 degrees C). Butter the bottoms and sides of a 9x13-inch pan.'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Chop nuts and toss with cinnamon. Set aside.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Unroll phyllo dough. Cut whole stack in half to fit pan. Cover phyllo with a dampened cloth to keep from drying out as you work. Place two sheets of dough in pan, butter thoroughly with a pastry brush. Repeat until you have 8 sheets layered.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Sprinkle 2 to 3 tablespoons of nut mixture on top. Top with two sheets of dough, melted butter, nuts, layering as you go. The top layer should be about 6 to 8 sheets deep.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Using a sharp knife cut into diamond or square shapes all the way to the bottom of the pan. You may cut into 4 long rows then make diagonal cuts. Bake for about 50 minutes until baklava is golden and crisp.'}

6. 6

   {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Make sauce while baklava is baking. Boil sugar and water until sugar is melted. Add vanilla and honey. Simmer for about 20 minutes.'}

7. 7

   {'id': 'step_6', 'step': 7, 'text': 'Remove baklava from the oven and immediately spoon sauce over it. Let cool.'}

8. 8

   {'id': 'step_7', 'step': 8, 'text': 'Serve in cupcake papers. This freezes well. Leave it uncovered as it gets soggy if it is wrapped up.'}

9. 9

   {'id': 'step_8', 'step': 9, 'text': 'Enjoy!'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (18 servings total)

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