How to Make Baklava from Scratch

By Unicorns in the Kitchen · 120 min

Ingredients

Instructions

1. Make the syrup: simmer the sugar and water over medium-high heat, then lower to medium and simmer 15 minutes until slightly thickened. Remove from heat, stir in the lemon juice and let cool completely.
2. Pulse the walnuts, sugar and cinnamon in a food processor until finely chopped.
3. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Brush a 9x13 inch pan with melted butter.
4. Layer 10 phyllo sheets in the pan, brushing each with butter (fold larger sheets in half to fit). Spread half the walnut mixture on top.
5. Add 10 more buttered phyllo sheets, then spread the rest of the walnut mixture on top.
6. Layer the remaining phyllo, brushing every sheet with butter, including the top one.
7. Cut into diamonds: strips 1 to 1½ inches wide, cut diagonally across them (or cut squares). Pour the remaining butter over the top.
8. Bake 50 to 60 minutes until golden brown.
9. Pour the completely cooled syrup evenly over the hot baklava right away.
10. Let it rest at room temperature for at least 1 hour before serving.

Summarized from Unicorns in the Kitchen's video. Watch it for the details.

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