Honey & baklava
Baklava is a typical Greek treat comprised of layers of crispy golden brown phyllo, filled with chopped walnuts, and topped with honey syrup. It's pure bliss!
There are numerous theories concerning the origins and history of Baklava. Its origin is still a source of contention between Greeks and Turks, and it is claimed by both countries. Many historians believe it originated in Ancient Greece, where the 'gastrin' was created. Gastrin was a dessert that was quite similar to today's baklava. Filo bread, walnuts, and honey syrup are the three major ingredients in the traditional Greek baklava recipe. Baklava is a syrupy delicacy known as 'Siropiasta' in Greek. Syropiasta (syrupy desserts) are particularly popular in Greek cuisine, and for good reason!
Walnuts are the most common nuts used in traditional Greek Baklava recipes. The difference between the Turkish and Greek versions is the nuts used in the filling, with the Turkish version using pistachios. The key to making the most flavorful Baklava is to butter the phyllo sheets with top quality fresh butter. The genuine Greek Baklava recipe calls for 'galaktos' butter, which is created from a blend of sheep's and goat's milk, but if you can't stand the strong flavor, use good quality fresh cow's milk butter instead.
Ingredients:
- phyllo dough
- walnuts
- cinnamon powder
- grounded clove
- butter
- sugar
- water
- honey
- lemon or orange
- cinnamon stick
