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Baklava - Ottoman Empire

Baklava is a yummy phyllo-dough pastry held together by a sticky sweetener, such as honey or syrup and filled with chopped nuts. Its origins are somewhat debated, but essentially it's claimed as a national dessert by countries throughout the Ottoman empire and in the Eastern Mediterranean—and of course, the recipe varies from country to country. Although it is quite long and laborious to prepare, the delicious result is well worth the effort! Get the recipe here.


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INGREDIENTS:

  • 1/4 cup / 50g of softened butter
  • 1 egg (divide the yolk and white)
  • 1/4 cup / 50g of sugar
  • Pinch of sea salt
  • 1 cup / 150g of flour
  • 1 cup / 100g of chopped nuts
  • Salted caramel
  • Melted dark chocolate

METHOD:

  1. In a bowl, mix together the butter, egg yolk, sugar, and salt.

  2. Add the flour and mix. Roll into a ball.

  3. Chill for 30 minutes.

  4. Remove from refrigerator. Divide the dough and roll into 1-inch balls.

  5. Dip each ball in egg yolk, and then roll in chopped nuts.

  6. Place on baking sheet (lined with parchment paper), and press your thumb into the center.

  7. Bake at 340°F/170°C for 12 minutes, or until golden.

  8. Remove from oven and let cool.

  9. Pour the salted caramel into the center groove,and drizzle with dark chocolate.

  10. Enjoy!