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19. Bosnian Baklava Recipe

Bosnian Baklava Recipe

Delicious dessert is infused with the flavor of the phyllo dough's delicate layers, the filling's sweet and crunchy nuts, and the syrup's rich sweetness.
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5 from 1 vote
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Bosnian
Keyword: Bosnian Baklava Recipe
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 591 kcal
19. Bosnian Baklava Recipe

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • Pastry brush
  • Sharp knife
  • Small saucepan
  • Mixing bowl

Ingredients

  • 1 lb phyllo dough
  • 1 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 2 cups ground walnuts
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1 lemon sliced
  • 1 cinnamon stick

Instructions

For the Baklava:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • Brush a 9x13 inch baking dish with melted butter.
  • Take one sheet of phyllo dough and place it in the baking dish. Brush it with melted butter. Repeat with 7 more sheets of phyllo dough.
  • Sprinkle 1/2 cup of ground walnuts over the phyllo dough.
  • Layer another 8 sheets of phyllo dough, brushing each sheet with melted butter.
  • Sprinkle another 1/2 cup of ground walnuts over the phyllo dough.
  • Repeat steps 3-6 until all the ground walnuts are used up.
  • Layer the remaining sheets of phyllo dough on top, brushing each sheet with melted butter.
  • Use a sharp knife to cut the baklava into diamonds or squares.
  • Bake the baklava for 30-40 minutes, or until golden brown.

For the Syrup:

  • In a small saucepan, combine sugar, water, honey, lemon slices, and cinnamon stick.
  • Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally.
  • Reduce the heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes, until the syrup thickens slightly.
  • Remove the lemon slices and cinnamon stick.

To Assemble:

  • Once the baklava is cooked, remove it from the oven.
  • Pour the hot syrup over the baklava.
  • Let it cool for at least 2 hours before serving.

Notes

Tips and Tricks

Make sure the phyllo dough is at room temperature before using it. Cold dough can be difficult to handle and can break easily.
Use a sharp knife to cut the baklava into diamonds or squares to prevent the phyllo dough from tearing.
Brush each sheet of phyllo dough with melted butter to prevent it from drying out and becoming brittle.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 591kcal | Carbohydrates: 75g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 46mg | Sodium: 167mg | Potassium: 208mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 46g
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