Baklava I Recipe

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Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 30 mins

Additional: 45 mins

Total: 1hr30 mins

Servings: 36

Yield: 1 9x13-inch pan

Baklava I Recipe

Ingredients

1 pound walnuts

½ cup white sugar

1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

1 (16 ounce) package phyllo dough

5 tablespoons margarine

5 tablespoons vegetable oil

3 ½ cups white sugar

2 cups water

2 tablespoons lemon juice

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Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.

Step 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. lace remaining phyllo sheets on top of walnut mixture.

Step 3

Melt margarine with oil in small saucepan over low heat or in microwave. Brush over top layer of phyllo. Cut top layers of phyllo into diamond shapes with a sharp knife.

Step 4

Bake in preheated oven on center rack until golden brown about 30 minutes.

Step 5

While baklava is baking make the 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 slightly.

Step 6

Remove baklava from oven and pour syrup over hot pastry. Cool completely before serving.

Nutritional Information

Baklava I Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:36

Calories: 236.4

% Daily Value *

Protein: 2.8g 6%

Carbohydrates: 30.7g 10%

Dietary Fiber: 1.2g 5%

Sugars: 22.6g

Fat: 12.4g 19%

Saturated Fat: 1.5g 7%

Vitamin A Iu: 68.5IU 1%

Niacin Equivalents: 1.2mg 9%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 5%

Vitamin C: 0.6mg 1%

Folate: 23.4mcg 6%

Calcium: 16.9mg 2%

Iron: 0.8mg 4%

Magnesium: 22.1mg 8%

Potassium: 68mg 2%

Sodium: 78mg 3%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 11%

Calories From Fat: 111.2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.