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BY MOHAMED ALKALHA
DESSERTS |
WALNUT BAKLAVA BLOSSOMS
BY MOHAMED ALKALHA
AL KALHA TREATS
Serves 6 to 10 | Preparation time 30min
INGREDIENTS |
For the Syrup:
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 cups water
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
For the Baklava:
- Ready-made filo dough (thin sheets)
For the Filling:
- 1 cup crushed walnuts
- Melted pure ghee
PREPARATION |
For the Syrup:
- In a pot, combine the sugar and water. Stir well and bring to a boil.
- Once boiling, add the lemon juice and let it simmer for a few more minutes.
- Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
Assemble the Baklava:
- Lay out a sheet of filo dough.
- Brush it lightly with melted ghee.
- Sprinkle a generous amount of crushed walnuts over the sheet.
- Fold the dough and shape it into a flower-like form.
Bake:
- Place the shaped baklava pieces on a baking tray.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) until golden brown.
Finish:
- Once baked, pour the cooled syrup over the hot baklava.
- Allow it to soak for a few hours before serving.
Enjoy your homemade baklava!