Baklava

==Description==
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Baklava is one of the traditional Turkish desserts which is best known and made in all regions of Turkey. The type which is prepared with a very thick syrup and types of nuts.
== Putas ==
* 1 glass flour
* ¼ glass water
* 2 eggs
* ⅕ tablespoon salt
* 1 teaspoon olive oil
* 1⅓ glasses starch
* Two packs of phylo dough
=== Filling ===
* 1 glass melted margarine
* 1½ glasses ground walnuts
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=== Syrup ===
* 2 glasses granulated sugar
* 2 glasses water
* 2 teaspoons lemon juice
== Directions ==
# Prepare the dough according to the dough for the baklava recipe.
# Place the dough pieces on each other on a wooden board.
# Cut these pieces according to the size of the tray where they will be cooked.
# Grease the tray lightly and place one layer of dough over.
# Pour ½ tablespoon melted margarine evenly over the dough.
# Place only half of the pieces of dough on the tray so that there is one layer of dough, and margarine over that.
# When half of the dough is used up, sprinkle ground walnuts over.
# Over the walnuts place another layer of dough, spread some margarine, then another layer of dough, continue until all the pieces of dough are used.
# Cut the pieces of dough into the shape of baklava, place in a moderately heated oven and cook for an hour until the color of the baklavas turn golden brown.
# Put granulated sugar, water and lemon juice into a pan, melt the sugar over moderate heat and boil for about 15 minutes until the mixture becomes syrup.
# Remove from heat and allow to cool for 10 minutes, brush with but.
Category:Pastry Recipes