How To Make Baklava A Step-By-Step Tutorial

While baklava might seem like a complicated dessert, I'm here, and so excited, to let you know that it's actually one of the simplest desserts out there!

To make the best baklava

Keep 2 things in mind: 1- The syrup must be cool 2- The baklava must be hot

Ingredients to make baklava

1

Prepare the simple syrup. Pulse the walnuts with sugar and cinnamon until finely chopped. 

2

Layer third of the phyllo sheets and brush each layer with melted butter. Add half of the walnut mixture.

3

Top with half of the remaining sheets and add  the remaining walnuts mixture. 

4

Add the rest of the phyllo sheets and brush with melted butter. Cut into diamonds and bake in the oven for 1 hour. 

5

Right when you take the baklava out of the oven, pour the cool syrup all over the hot baklava.

6

Let it sit for an hour and top with ground pistachios. 

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