Almond and Sesame Baklava
Recipe by Lynoucha's Kitchen
A moist and fragrant baklava made with roasted almonds, sesame, honey and filo pastry. Ideal for Ramadan or any occasion when you want to impress with a flavorful and slightly crunchy Oriental dessert.
MediumTurkishServes 8
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Source Video
24m
Prep
35m
Cook
10m
Cleanup
1h 9m
Total
Cost Breakdown
Total cost:$12.85
Per serving:$1.61
Critical Success Points
- • Fry the almonds without burning them
- • Do not let the filo sheets dry out
- • Brush each layer of filo with melted butter
- • Precise baking at 180°C for 30 minutes
- • Drizzle the baklava immediately after baking
- • Allow the baklava to absorb honey for at least 8 hours
Safety Warnings
- • Be careful with hot oil when frying the almonds
- • Handle the hot oven and hot tray with kitchen gloves
- • Hot honey can cause burns, drizzle cautiously
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