I’m not really much of a baker but wanted to make something for my wife who was feeling a little down this weekend.

Came out amazing. I can type out the recipe if there’s interest.

by ColJohn

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  2. ColJohn

    Also my lesson learned.

    1. Add a few more layers of phyllo dough to the bottom next time

    2. Buy pre shelled pistachios 😒 shelling the probably was the most time consuming part of the dish.

  3. dulceria3

    This looks like it turned out really good! Baklava is my favorite, especially with extra syrup!

  4. MarsupialOk7253

    This looks SO good!!! Excellent job!!

  5. AdvantageWitty2918

    hello????? this looks banging, drop the recipe now!!!!!

  6. Moni4ka

    Fantastic job, coming from someone who grew up surrounded by both Greek and Turkish baklava. Try with walnuts and cinnamon next time you won’t be disappointed

  7. Powerful_Carrot8642

    I don’t know how you did it in a day. It takes so long to make and let the cold syrup soak into each layer.

  8. thearcherofstrata

    YUM!! Looks like it turned out well.

  9. ceciem2100

    Of course it counts! I’ve made it once….was so much work, I’ve not made it again yet.

  10. roxinmyhead

    omg, recipe please….or can I just send you my address…

  11. Hotlikessauce69

    Yours looks beautiful! I don’t even like Baklava that much but I’d eat this one!

  12. ColJohn

    Here’s the recipe I typed out after watching a few videos.

    Ingredients:

    1 lb phyllo dough

    1 stick melted butter

    1 cup chopped nuts (walnuts, pistachios, brazil nuts and cashews

    1 tsp cinnamon, nutmeg

    1/4 cup brown sugar

    Syrup:

    1 cup water

    1 cup sugar

    1/2 cup honey

    1 tbsp lemon juice

    1/2 tsp orange extract

    Make the syrup first and let it cool.

    Boil syrup ingredients 10 min, then add orange extract and cool.

    Steps:

    Preheat oven to 350°F

    Mix nuts and cinnamon, nutmeg and brown sugar.

    Butter a pan (I used a 2” brownie pan). Layer 4 (more if you want a thicker bottom) sheets of phyllo, brushing each with butter.

    Add nuts, then 2 sheets buttered phyllo. Repeat until nuts are gone.

    Finish with 6 buttered sheets on top.

    Cut into squares then diagonally into diamonds.

    Bake 45–50 min until golden.

    Pour cooled syrup over hot baklava. Let rest for a few hours before serving

  13. RedRider1138

    This looks wonderful! I hope it helped cheer up your missus!

  14. Previous_Design8138

    My daughter used to gift me Baklava, and halvah!