Baklava with walnut

Discover how to make irresistible Homemade Baklava with Walnut! This easy recipe features layers of flaky pastry filled with finely chopped walnuts, baked to golden perfection, and drizzled with a sweet lemon-infused syrup. Perfect for dessert lovers and those craving a taste of authentic Middle Eastern cuisine.

Ingredients:

For the Dough:

• 800g (6 cups) flour
• 2 eggs
• 2g (1/2 teaspoon) salt
• 30 ml (4 tablespoons) oil
• 15 ml (2 tablespoons) vinegar
• 250 ml (1 cup) water

For the Syrup:

• 300 ml (1 1/4 cups) water
• 300g (1 1/2 cups) sugar
• 50 ml (1/5 cup) lemon juice

For the Filling:

• 300g walnuts, finely chopped
• 500g (2 cups) butter, melted

Preparation:

Prepare the Dough:

• In a mixing bowl, combine flour, eggs, salt, oil, vinegar, and water.
• Knead the dough until smooth and elastic. Let it rest for 15 minutes.
• Divide the dough into 12 equal parts and let them rest for another 15 minutes.

Roll and Layer the Dough:

• Preheat the oven to 360°F (180°C).
• Roll out each portion of dough thinly with a rolling pin.
• Brush a baking pan with melted butter and layer the rolled-out dough sheets, brushing each layer generously with butter.

Add the Walnut Filling:

• After layering half of the dough sheets, sprinkle generously with chopped walnuts.
• Continue layering the remaining dough sheets on top, brushing each layer with butter.

Bake the Baklava:

• Once all layers are assembled, cut the baklava into desired shapes (e.g., squares or diamonds).
• Bake in the preheated oven for about 60 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.

Prepare the Syrup:

• While the baklava is baking, prepare the syrup by combining water, sugar, and lemon juice in a saucepan.
• Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes until slightly thickened.

Pour the Syrup:

• Once baked, immediately pour the hot syrup over the hot baklava, ensuring it is evenly distributed.

Serve and Enjoy:

• Allow the baklava to cool completely in the pan before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
• Serve this delightful homemade baklava with walnut and enjoy the sweet, nutty flavors with every bite!