Receta Almond Baklava With Rose Water
Ingredientes
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Direcciones
- Stir 1 1/3 c. sugar, 1 1/2 c. water, honey, cinnamon sticks, and orange peel in saucepan over medium heat till sugar dissolves. Increase heat; bring to boil. Remove from heat. Fold in rose water. Refrigeratetill cool.
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Brush 13- by 9- by 2-inch metal baking pan with some of melted butter.
- Mix almonds, grnd cinnamon, allspice, and 1/3 c. sugar in medium bowl. Fold 1 sheet of phyllo in half to create 12- by 9-inch rectangle. Place folded sheet in prepared pan. Brush with melted butter. Repeat with 4 more folded sheets, brushing top of each folded sheet with butter. Sprinkle half of nut mix over. Top with 1 folded pastry sheet and brush with butter.
- Repeat with 4 more folded sheets, brushing top of each with butter. Sprinkle remaining nut mix over. Repeat with 5 more folded sheets, brushing top of each with butter. Using sharp knife, make 5 diagonal cuts across phyllo, cutting through top layers only and spacing cuts proportionately. Repeat in opposite direction to create diamond pattern. Bake till golden, about 40 min.
- Strain rose syrup. Spoon 1 c. syrup over warm baklava; cover and refrigerateremaining syrup. Recut baklava along lines all the way through layers. Let stand 4 hrs. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and let stand at room temperature.) Serve baklava with yogurt and remaining syrup.
- This recipe yields 12 servings.
- Comments: The fragrant secret to this recipe from Delfina Studio Cafe is the rose water.