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Baklava
Syrup: sugar, water, lemon, simmer 10 minutes. Cool completely.
Questions about this dish
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How long does Baklava take?
3 hr 25 min all in โ 40 min prep, 45 min cook, 2 hr rest. That is the time on this recipe, not a guess.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 16 pieces. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
A bit of work.
How spicy is it?
No chilli.
What allergens should I watch?
This recipe is labelled for Wheat, Tree nuts, Milk. Labels are informational โ check the packets in your kitchen. This is not medical advice.
Does it fit a diet?
The published recipe is labelled Vegetarian.
What does it cost to cook?
Weeknight budget โ about $8โ16 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
What equipment do I need?
Oven, Saucepan.
How much salt do I put in?
This recipe does not list a salt amount. We will not invent one.
How much sugar?
300 g of Sugar.
What can I use instead?
Walnuts โ Pistachios. The shop version if you can afford it.
Any tips from this recipe?
Hot on hot makes soggy baklava. Cool syrup, hot tray. Pistachio is the Gaziantep flex. Walnut is the home tray.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.