Baklava

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 11:27:44 GMT

Step 1

Chop pistachio down using a food processor, pulse until coarsely ground. Mix with ¾ teaspoon cinnamon powder until well combined

Step 2

To make the sugar syrup, add the sugar and water to a saucepan, squeeze in the lemon juice and drop in the wedge. Bring to a boil then let it simmer for 20 mins until sauce thickens up.

Step 3

To make the clarified butter, add 250g of unsalted butter to a saucepan, let it melt on low heat. Skim the foam off the top. Once melted transfer to a heat resistant bowl. Remove anymore excess white foam. Milk solid should drop to bottom. Strain using a strainer and a few layers of muslin cloth.

Step 4

To prepare your phyllo pastry, cut out 15 sheets the same size as baking tray. Use the off cuts. Get a damp cloth and place over the sheets you cut so it doesn't dry out.

Step 5

In a baking tray, brush some of the clarified butter on the bottom and sides. Then place your phyllo sheet. Brush each phyllo sheet with clarified butter, enough to cover the whole area. Repeat until you have 5 layers of phyllo sheets then add the pistachio layer which you need to cover and spread evenly. Press down with a spoon. Then add 5 more layers of phyllo sheets on top of the pistachio. Add another layer of pistachio, and on top of that add 5 more layers of phyllo sheets. So 5 phyllo sheet, pistachio, 5 phyllo sheets, pistachio,5 phyllo sheets Brush the top layer a little more generously with butter.

Step 6

Using a sharp knife cut the Baklava into squares or diamond shapes. Make sure to cut all the way through.

Step 7

Your oven should be preheated, bake on 180c for around 45 mins. Turn tray around after 25 mins. Bake until golden and crisp.

Step 8

Your syrup should be cooled down, immediately pour that over the hot Baklava.

Step 9

Put pistachio crumbs on top of each Baklava. Pour the remaining syrup around the edges and a little over the top of each Baklava piece.

Step 10

Allow to cool before serving. You can store in room temperature or the fridge, room temperature will keep it nice and crisp.

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