Baklawa (Lebanese Version of Baklava) Recipe

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Ingredients
9
Count
Nutrition
304
Calories
Total time
60
Minutes
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Ingredients:

  • 2 lbs phyllo dough ( two 1-lb packages)
  • 2 lbs walnuts
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 2 tbsp orange blossom water (mazahar)
  • 2 1/2 lbs butter
  • 3 cups sugar
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice

Directions:

  1. Unwrap and carefully unfold thawed phyllo dough; cover with plastic wrap or wax paper and a damp cloth to keep the dough from drying out.
  2. FOR THE FILLING - Grind the walnuts coarsely, mix with sugar and orange blossom water until well blended. Butter a 12 x 16 inch baking pan. Render the butter.
  3. FOR THE ASSEMBLY - Layer one package of the phyllo sheets in the pan, buttering generously between each sheet with a pastry brush or cloth dipped in butter. Mix 2-3 tablespoons of water with the walnut mixture and put over the top of the last sheet, making sure to keep the layer of walnuts level.
  4. Repeat the same procedure with the second package of dough, buttering generously between each sheet, and butter the top. Cut into diamonds, dipping the knife into hot water as you go for easier cutting. Pour over any remaining butter.
  5. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes to 1 hour (depending on your oven) or until bottom is done and top is golden brown. If top does not brown nicely, put the baklawa under the broiler for a few seconds, watching constantly, as it will burn very quickly.
  6. FOR THE SYRUP - Mix sugar and water together and bring to a boil. Boil about 15-20 minutes. Remove syrup from heat, add lemon juice and orange blossom water. Stir and let cool.
  7. SHORTCUT - Butter pan and place one whole package of phyllo dough in pan, butter top, and add nut filling. Place second package of phyllo dough over nuts and butter the top. Cut into diamonds and pour all the rendered butter into the pan, making sure it settles into all the cuts and around edges. Bake as directed above.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 303.94 Kcal (1273 kJ)
Calories from fat 226.18 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 25.13g 39%
Cholesterol 40.63mg 14%
Sodium 75.76mg 3%
Potassium 95.74mg 2%
Total Carbs 17.21g 6%
Sugars 7.65g 31%
Dietary Fiber 1.36g 5%
Protein 4.88g 10%
Vitamin C 0.8mg 1%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 6%
Iron 0.9mg 5%
Calcium 16.9mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 459.35 Kcal (1923 kJ)
Calories from fat 341.83 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 37.98g 39%
Cholesterol 61.4mg 14%
Sodium 114.5mg 3%
Potassium 144.69mg 2%
Total Carbs 26g 6%
Sugars 11.56g 31%
Dietary Fiber 2.06g 5%
Protein 7.37g 10%
Vitamin C 1.3mg 1%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 6%
Iron 1.4mg 5%
Calcium 25.5mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 7.9
    Points
  • 9
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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