Experience the delight of homemade Easy Greek Baklava with this simple and irresistible recipe!
Ingredients:
– 1 (16 ounce) package phyllo dough
– 1 pound chopped nuts
– 1 cup butter
– 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
– 1 cup water
– 1 cup white sugar
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– ½ cup honey
Directions:
1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter the bottoms and sides of a 9×13-inch pan.
2. Prepare the Nut Mixture: Toss chopped nuts with ground cinnamon and set aside.
3. Handle the Phyllo Dough: Unroll the phyllo dough and cut the whole stack in half to fit the pan. Cover with a dampened cloth to prevent drying out.
4. Layering: Place two sheets of dough in the pan and butter thoroughly. Repeat until you have 8 sheets layered. Sprinkle 2 to 3 tablespoons of the nut mixture on top. Continue layering with dough, butter, and nuts.
5. The top layer should consist of 6 to 8 sheets of dough.
6. Cutting and Baking: Using a sharp knife, cut into diamond or square shapes all the way to the bottom of the pan. Bake for about 50 minutes until golden and crisp.
7. Prepare the Sauce: While the baklava is baking, boil sugar and water until the sugar is melted. Add vanilla extract and honey, then simmer for about 20 minutes.
8. Finishing Touch: Remove the baklava from the oven and immediately spoon the sauce over it. Let it cool.
9. Serving: Serve in cupcake papers. This baklava freezes well but leave it uncovered to prevent it from getting soggy if wrapped up.
Indulge in the decadent flavors of homemade Greek Baklava and savor every bite of this sweet delight! Enjoy!
