Bosnian Baklava

November 14, 2014

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For a dessert with such cult following it’s surprising how many people shy away from making baklava. It seems incredibly complicated. The layers. The filling… But this recipe breaks it down in easy steps anyone can do!

Syrup (agda):
3 cups sugar
3 cups water
1 lemon
Baklava:
5 ounces sugar
1 pound walnuts (de-shelled)
3 sticks of unsalted butter (or 1 and ½ cups)
2 boxes phyllo dough (36 sheets, 13X17 inches long)

Make the syrup (agda) by combining 3 cups water and 3 cups sugar and cutting lemon into thin rounds. Combine all three and bring to a boil. Boil over medium heat for 5 minutes. Remove and let cool. Grind...
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Nutritions

Calories
135

Sodium
46mg
1% DV

Fat
7g
12% DV

Protein
1g
2% DV

Carbs
14g
4% DV

Fiber
0.7g
2% DV