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!
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