Middle_Eastern
Middle Eastern - Breads and Pastries
Baklava Flatbread / Pastry
Chef's Menu Description
Flaky, all-butter golden pastry filled with a delicately spiced sweet filling, baked until crisp and aromatic.
Ingredients
- • 450g phyllo pastry (about 40 sheets)
- • 300g pistachios, finely chopped
- • 250g unsalted butter, melted
- • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- • 2 cups sugar
- • 1 cup water
- • 1 tbsp lemon juice
- • 1 tbsp orange blossom water
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Simmer the sugar, water, and lemon juice for 10 minutes; stir in the orange blossom water and cool completely.
2
Phase 2
Mix the chopped pistachios with the cinnamon.
3
Phase 3
Brush a rectangular tray with butter; layer half the phyllo sheets, buttering each, spread the pistachio filling, then layer the rest, buttering each sheet.
4
Phase 4
Score the top layers into diamond or square pieces with a sharp knife, cutting through to the filling.
5
Phase 5
Bake at 160C for 50-60 minutes until deep golden and crisp.
6
Phase 6
Pour the cooled syrup evenly over the hot baklava; let it soak for several hours before serving.