Desserts

Ingredients

For the Filling

✓ 2 cups (8 oz) finely chopped almonds

✓ 1 cup (4 oz) finely chopped walnuts

✓ 1/4 cup (2 oz ) caster (superfine) sugar

✓ 2-3 tbsp bread crumbs (optional. It helps to bind the filling. I dint use it in this recipe. I came to know of this trick later)

✓ 2 tsp ground cinnamon

✓ 1/8 tsp ground cloves

For the Syrup

✓ 2 cups (1 lb) sugar

✓ 2 cups (16 fl oz) water

✓ 1 stick cinnamon

✓ 1 tbsp lemon juice

For the Cover

✓ 150 grams (5 oz) unsalted butter, melted

✓ 12 oz packet filo pastry (375g) (see how to make Phyllo dough from scratch here)

Inspite of all this - I did a complete U-Turn and all but finished a huge plate of Baklava all by myself.

I simply couldn't stop myself from reaching the fridge like 10 times a day to fork a mouthful!

It simply does not do justice to the heavenly sensation that it creates in your mouth and down your throat.

Anyways, I personally think that we should ban Baklava. yes, you heard right. Its worse than drugs - makes you a die hard addict.

DESSERT #10 BAKLAVA
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