Classic Baklava
Indulge in classic Baklava with layers of phyllo and sweet nut filling, drizzled with honey-sugar syrup. Perfect for dessert or celebrations!
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Cooking tools:
- Rolling pin
- Pastry brush
- Cooling rack
- Ladle
- Baking dish
- Zip-top bag
- Measuring cup
- Chef's knife
- Saucepan
- Wooden spoon
- Mixing bowl
- Plastic wrap
- Kitchen towel
- Stove
- Oven
Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup honey
- 3/4 cup water
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, plus 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- Pinch ground cloves
- Pinch ground cardamom
- 1 pound walnuts, or a combination of walnuts, pistachios, and almonds
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 sticks unsalted butter
- 1 pound phyllo, thawed according to package instructions