{"id":2424,"date":"2020-03-30T17:13:18","date_gmt":"2020-03-30T17:13:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thehintofrosemary.com\/?p=2424"},"modified":"2025-05-09T14:36:42","modified_gmt":"2025-05-09T14:36:42","slug":"baklava","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thehintofrosemary.com\/baklava\/","title":{"rendered":"THE BEST BAKLAVA RECIPE"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

This is hands down THE BEST BAKLAVA you'll ever make<\/strong>! My perfectly crispy walnut baklava recipe is a crowd pleaser every time. Tested and approved by my Arabic in-laws that name my baklava as better than local Turkish baklava shops! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are 3 main secrets to making the best baklava in the world, and believe it or not, it is incredibly easy and you can do it today! All it takes in making perfect crispy baklava is a little bit of patience and following my steps below. Do not try to go outside of these directions this is a perfect recipe I've made over 50 times. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

All you need to make the best baklava recipe is literally just 8 ingredients. That is it! My baklava recipe is made with phyllo dough, butter, walnuts, cinnamon, and a honey syrup. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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WHAT IS TRADITIONAL ARABIC BAKLAVA MADE OF?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Traditional baklava is made out of 40 sheets of phyllo dough layered with butter, nuts, and then drizzled with syrup. The 40 layers of phyllo dough give it the signature flaky, airy, and crispy texture. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

And if you want to pronounce baklava like a local, say baklawa instead of baklava!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Baklava in Arabic: \u0628\u0642\u0644\u0627\u0648\u0629<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to pronounce Baklava in Arabic: \"Bak-lah-wah\"<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

WATCH HOW I MADE THE BEST BAKLAVA<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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