This Homemade Hand-Rolled Baklava is a delightful and traditional pastry, perfect for special occasions or as a festive treat. Made with layers of thin dough, nuts, and sweet syrup, it’s a testament to the art of baking.
Why You’ll Love This: The combination of crisp, buttery layers with the sweetness of the syrup and the richness of the nuts creates a perfect balance of flavors. The hand-rolled technique ensures each layer is delicate and light.
Perfect for: Ideal for celebrating special occasions, as a luxurious dessert after a meal, or for those who enjoy the art of traditional pastry making.
- Ingredients:
- Dough:
- 2 eggs
- 1 tea cup yogurt
- 1 tea cup vegetable oil
- 1 tea cup milk
- 1 tablespoon vinegar
- 1 packet baking powder
- A pinch of salt
- 4-5 cups flour
- Syrup:
- 4 cups sugar
- 4 cups water
- A slice of lemon
- For Rolling:
- Wheat or corn starch
- Filling:
- 250g melted butter mixed with 1 tea cup vegetable oil
- 1.5 cups crushed walnuts
- Dough:
- Instructions:
- Prepare the syrup by boiling sugar, water, and lemon. Once boiled, simmer for 25 minutes, then let it cool.
- Knead the dough ingredients, gradually adding flour to make a soft, non-sticky dough. Divide into 40 equal balls, cover, and rest for 40 minutes.
- Roll each ball in starch to the size of a plate, stacking five layers. Roll out these five layers to the size of the baking tray.
- Layer the rolled dough in the tray, adding crushed walnuts in the middle and remaining dough layers on top.
- Mix melted butter with oil and pour over the baklava.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 170°C (338°F) for over an hour until golden brown and crispy.
- Pour warm syrup over the baklava after removing it from the oven and letting it rest for 4 minutes.
Enjoy this luxurious Homemade Hand-Rolled Baklava, a delightful treat that combines the art of baking with traditional flavors!
