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Baklava I

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"This is very simple and so good."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 8 stars. This recipe average a 4.1 star rating.
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PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  30 Min
READY IN  45 Min
Original recipe yield 1 9x13-inch pan

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 pound walnuts
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 (16 ounce) package phyllo dough
  • 5 tablespoons margarine
  • 5 tablespoons vegetable oil
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  • 3 1/2 cups white sugar
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  2. Cut phyllo dough to size of pan, and place half the sheets in the bottom of the pan. Grind walnuts with 1/2 cup sugar and cinnamon in food processor or blender. Spread ground walnut mixture evenly over phyllo. Place remaining phyllo sheets on top of walnut mixture.
  3. Melt margarine with oil in small saucepan over low heat or in microwave. Brush melted mixture over top layer of phyllo. Cut baklava into diamond shapes with a sharp knife.
  4. To make syrup: Combine 3 1/2 cups sugar, water and lemon juice in large saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat. Let cool before pouring over pastry.
  5. Bake 30 minutes in center of oven, or until golden brown. Pour syrup over hot pastry. Let cool before serving.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 8, 2003 by SUEMG
My friends and I were getting together for Greek nite and I decided to try this Baklava... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 15, 2003 by KERBER3131
This was delicious, it is my husband's favorite dessert and now I can make it at home. Once... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 15, 2003 by TLEIGHJ
This recipe was very easy to make, and discounting the actual baking time, was quite quick. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 23, 2005 by Chuck
Leaving the honey out wasn't so good. The honey is the key ingredient to this irressible greek... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 0 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 13, 2004 by DIBBS
Good recipe--a friend of mine made baklava from this recipe... One thing I would change would... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 22, 2005 by SPIRITBOY5000
I thought this recipe was great. It was surprisingly easy and delicious. I'll definitely... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 19, 2004 by UTANDY
this is good stuff. I followed the recipe to a T MORE


 
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Nutritional Information
Baklava I
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Servings Per Recipe: 35

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 243

  • Total Fat: 12.7g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg
  • Sodium: 81mg
  • Total Carbs: 31.6g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 1.2g
  • Protein: 2.9g

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