How to Make Baklava | Preppy Kitchen
Made with layers of honey-soaked crispy, flakey phyllo and chopped nuts, this Baklava is a classic dessert that you will not be able to get enough of. It’s an easy make-ahead dessert that is perfect for any upcoming holidays or celebrations!
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Prepare to impress your guests with this homemade baklava recipe! This stunning-looking baklava recipe requires less than ten ingredients to make, and you probably have most of the ingredients already. This baklava has a delicious and nutty taste with a crunchy and buttery texture that will melt in your mouth.
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As a Turkish whose mom is an expert in baking baklava here are some tips: You actually dont need to oil each layer of baklava my mom always makes her own dough and she always says that oiling each layer is a total waste of time after putting all your dough just melt the butter in high temperature and pour it on baklava while it is too hot before going to the oven .It will help it become more crispy. Oiling each layer actuallys wets the dough so much so it can be like doughy. Another thing is that for the syrup we use 1/1 ratio sugar and water. Honey is never used. And lastly When your butter is melting if you take the white things on top you get the perfect result cause these white thing may cause your baklava ‘s look burnt on top:)
His baklava looked so amazingly crispy and I've always heard it made with honey. Hats off to your mom too. I hope you will show us her version one day. I would love to see it. Blessings
I also think his baklava is amazing I just wanted to share the recipe baklava chefs in turkey do.The city which is known for baklava in Turkey is Gaziantep and I recommend everyone to watch Gaziantep baklava videos cause the culture behind the baklava is also amazing. I really do not wanna be misunderstood I can not despise this amazing baklava I just shared some tips about baklava since it is my counrty’s traditional dessert in case somebody needs :)
هل يضاف السيروب فوق الصينية و هو ساخن او بارد ؟
@@mahaabbas5194 Chefs are actually pour hot syrup over hot baklava this is original method .experts say you should see baklava moving like dancing while pouring syrup.some even put their baklava stove after they take them out of the oven then put the syrup while baklavas bottom bake BUT it is very risky method cause the degree and moist of your place should be perfect so mostly cold syrup are poured over hot baklava but I heard that some turkish mamas bake their baklava a day before like before bayram days and pour hot syrup but I am not sure about it.Guarantee method is cold syrup hot baklava👍👍
Well, this vegan is glad you shared the 1:1 ratio with no honey. Much appreciate your comment.
I'm Lebanese Armenian and if I may make few suggestions. Clarify butter is actually better cause it will prevent it from getting soggy as it sits after baking, the milk solids will soften the fillo sheets the next day so its best to clarify. The syrup is what is the distinction in cultures: Greeks use mainly honey/water/lemon juice combo, the middle eastern countries only use sugar/water/squeeze of lemon and a splash of orange blossom water. (Also splash of orange blossom water in the walnut mixture) Lemon is important in preventing the syrup from crystalizing. One other rule of thumb, one has to be hot the other has to be room temperature meaning; if the baklava is hot out of the oven then the syrup had to be make ahead of time and cooled at room temp then poured on top of the baklava. Or the opposite, to cool the baklava and then pour the hot syrup over it to absorb. If both are hot it will result in soggy baklava or if both are at room temp then the syrup will crystalize after pouring on baklava. Otherwise your recipe is very close to how its done traditionally.
I agree with you, my giagia raised in Istanbul, made it with the walnuts inside, with cinnamon and some sugar and a bit of of ground clove...it gives a special kick! A must for the syrup one cup sugar, 2 cups water, a lemon and while it's boiling a stick of cinnamon. When the baklava is out of the oven, she would cool it and then pour the hot syrup over it. On top she would grind the pistachio nuts and sprinkle them on top of the baklava.... it was the most amazing and delicious desert ever!!!
thank you so much- your tips are very helpful
YESS we need more middle eastern desserts from john!!!
Baklava isn’t a Middle Eastern recipe. It belongs to Turkish Kitchen Literature! 🇹🇷
@@egecam4364 ok chill
Nope.its Turkish and come from central Asian.
@@egecam4364 baklava belongs to the ottoman empire so it 's a dessert in turky middle east north Africa
kunafa is veeeery delicious
I made this last night with my daughter and it was supreme. A holiday tradition from henceforth for sure!
I appreciate it. I have been making baklawa for 20 years as a local in Türkiye. We dont add cinnamon and honey in it. We use ghee oil instead of butter. We can obtain our own ghee oil by melting butter and removing excess water. Last thing that i want to mention is not necessary to use oil for each layer. Just pouring oil over the baklawa is enough. Anyway , good Job . Please continue to make desserts from Turkiye
I love that you spelled it the way it’s pronounced
Ditto👌
Would you separate the layers of phyllo dough even though you aren't buttering them in between?
@@natashasouliere1786 layers are seperated by the help of starch . Starch is used at the stage of role out the phyllo dough.
Is it butter without salt or regular?
The fact that this man literally has (almost) any recipe on this channel is phenomenal!! And so freaking easy to follow (even for those of us kitchenly challenged 😅) 👌🏾 Amazing. Simply amazing 🤩😍😃😃😃🤍
Excellent! As a middle-eastern I grew eating baklawa and I can make it too. There’s no shortcut to a great dish. Yes, it’s laborious, it takes time, but anything worthwhile in life takes time . Of all the recipes I watched on KZhead, yours is the best. You’re so precise and meticulous in everything you do and it pays off. You’re the best! Thank you so much for all you do. I always watch your videos and I truly appreciate you . Many blessings🥰
I like to add 5 or 6 whole cloves to my syrup when boiling it. It just adds a little fragrance not an over powering taste of cloves. Plus I make my syrup a little different. 1:1 sugar and water with lemon and orange skin strips using a vegetable peeler, juice of one lemon and half cup honey added after you take syrup off the heat. Remove citrus peel and cloves before pouring over the baklava. And I use clarified butter because the water and milk solids can make the filo soggy and have brown spots. I prefer walnuts mixed with pecans for the filling.
Thank you so much! My daughter is obsessed with baklava! All she ever asks for is baklava for her birthday and Christmas. It’s not always easy to find, so I’m thrilled you did this! Now I can “make” all her dreams come true:)
Ahahah this is great! 😂💕
You can make it easily
اذا جربت الكنافه صدقيني سوف تجدينه تأكل كالمجنونه من لذاذته
Make Betty Crocker‘s, it’s just like making a lasagna don’t be intimidated.
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Hi John. In Algerian, as Ottoman empire occupation heritage, we used to make a slightly different style of baklava. The difference is in the nuts section since we use almonds instead of nuts and orange blossom water instead of cinnamon 😊
My grandmother and her friends would get together a couple times per year and make the Philly dough . Amazing process. They’d cut up , layer and share the dough for each family.
I always appreciate that you mention is something can be froze. I love freezing ahead and baking something fresh for company.
My first time having Baklava was when I was deployed to Incirlik Turkey. It was good.
You have to be a soldier
@@iktidarbay8087 Yeah I was in the Air Force
Same '85 and I miss the hot ecmec and coffee breakfasts and Ahmet's ridiculously large shrimp at the BP.
John, you've done it again. Another amazing dessert recipe. Thank you for the great editing, too. Made the video easier to concentrate on. But mostly, thank you for remembering we aren't all professional chefs, and making your recipes easy to follow & use. I get easily intimidated by recipes, and you give me courage & the confidence to at least try. Thank You for that!
To the people who have never had baklava before, pls try it! Its the best thing ever! My mom watches a lot a Turkish dramas, so she wanted to have a baklava since its very commonly shown in the shows. I made it for her, and we are both literally in love with baklava now! 🤤💜
Cooking with John….he always makes most complex dishes so easy to teach and with his cute smile 😃 Can’t wait to make it…🙌❤️
That's why I love his recipes, he makes them simple, but fabulous
I make Baklava for my family and friends every Christmas. I don't just use cinnamon - allspice and freshly ground nutmeg adds flavor. I'm allergic to citrus fruits so I cannot add the lemon zest and juice. Instead I substituted the juice for apple cider vinegar. I does the trick. If your oven tends to overheat at 350F, sprinkle some water drops on top of the layers. This helps to crisp the tops without burning and reduce the baking temperature to 325F. It will take a little longer but you'll get beautiful golden pastry instead of a charred mess.
I just made this 2 days ago and it was sooo good, we only have about 8 pieces left. Everyone loved it and couldn't get enough. The only things I did different was I used pecans instead of walnuts, I added 2 teaspoons of cinnamon instead of one to the nuts and for the syrup I only used 1/2 cup of honey and a whole cup of sugar, I was afraid it would taste too much like Honey. I also made a recipe and a half of the syrup, I saw other recipes with 3 cups, figured it would be too wet but didn't want it dry either , so I did 1 1/2 cups of yours and it turned out perfect! Will be making it again and again! Thanks John!
I’ve made Baklava for many years. I learned how to make it from a Syrian friend and her recipe is very similar to this one. Love, love, love homemade Baklava 💕 thanks for sharing and demystifying this luscious dessert.
Thank you!! I thought it was really complicated to make, but this is pretty straight forward! Defo a make for Christmas! xxx
I am Greek and we make the syrup with just orange juice, honey, and cinnamon and boil it until it caramelizes a little...we also toast the walnuts with the spices before grinding them up. i never see it in cooking videos but it is so good! worth trying :)
He is half Greek:)
Our family use a little cinnamon sugar ground clove dusting between each sheet with the butter it makes a more caramel taste but doesn’t hold together as well as yours. We reduce the sugar in the nut mix too. Also we add salt to the nut mixture it makes the nuts somehow tastier. One or two whole cloves in the syrup and stud the diamonds with a clove before pouring the syrup over.
As a Turkish, a baklava lover and a fan of yours I'm very happy to see you making baklava! 🤗
As a Greek neighbor and also a baklava lover, greetings to Turkey!
@@morpheas1234 😇🤗
@@morpheas1234 indeed baklava is Greek:)
Is it a really easy dish 2 make?
@@LelouchxSuzakufan if you buy the phyllo dough it’s very easy. all you need to do is layer it and bake! then meet them with sugary syrup to have its delicious taste 🤤🤤
Hi , John , I’m Greek Cypriot and my late father used to make it and sell it , I can honestly say your paklava is fantastic
That crunch at the end is just pure heaven.
Mmmm my favorite turkish desert.😻😋 Thank you for sharing Turkish desserts.
I'm amazed! I never thought that you would teach us this recipe! I loooove baklava and have always thought of it as something difficult to make! Thank you so much for this!
I love adding some nutmeg to mine. Nutmeg just had such a lovely flavor and fragrance.
Rose water and a little saffron will boost the taste of the syrup 😍❤😍 we Iranians like it that way! Cardamom and nutmeg are another option to make it more traditional and flavourful!
can you give me a full recipe please? sounds so delicious with saffron and cardamom and nutmeg and rose water and i have all ingredients, making it for dinner for family this week!! thx so much
yes I love rose water and saffron in baklava. I have moved to america from iran recently and it is hard to find iranian baklava
@@jamesalexander4538 I have one but i feel like it would be rude to post on someone else's youtube channel if you get me. let me see if i can DM you
Yes, I did read that rose water, saffron or cardamom lend a very unique flavour.
Those sound like some really great additions.
Cardamom, mace, cinnamon, nutmeg, a pinch of ginger in my baklava. A trick i learned was to pour the hot melted butter over the baklava after assembled and cut to speed up the buttering of layers and pour hot bubbly syrup (with orange blossom water- yum) over the baklava as soon as it comes out of the oven.
There is a Rurkish lady on this thread who says her mom doesn't butter between layers but pours extremely hot melted butter over the layers and uses no honey in her syrup. Your spices and syrup sounds really amazing!
It sounds great and I am sure it's delicious, but with all those spices it is not an original baklava.
@@Takoe976 not original by any means however thats the beauty of making a recipe your own 😉.
@@Diamond88keyz hot ghee not boiling ghee.
@@Diamond88keyz pour the ghee, don't use better either.
There’s no honey or cinnamon in the traditional baklava (the syrup consists of just water and sugar, and just a little bit of lemon juice) but I bet it tastes just as good your way :)
I agree idk about the cinnamon however, I do think the honey might (probably) would add some nice flavor. However, it’s hard to beat the traditional way we had it growing up.
I make my syrup with water, sugar, and rose flower water.
I was wondering because not a big cinnamon fan and the ONLY time I had it (fresh) there was no cinnamon or lemon taste.
@@northstarsmith6798 Yes! I’ve had baklava from different arab countries and I‘ve noticed that they often add rose blossom water. It‘s not really common in Turkey but I think adding it makes it delicious (but that’s also a common topic for arguments in my family haha)
I love all the different ways people make their baklava. My grandmother taught me to drizzle each layer of fillo so they don’t stick together. It also allows the layers to expand and make the baklava crunchier. I use much less nut mixture between the layers so that the final product doesn’t come out as dense and overwhelming. And as always, either cool syrup on hot baklava or hot syrup on cold baklava to avoid soggy messes 😂
I had baklava one time from a greek granny who made a very light syrup probably with way less sugar , not sickening sweet and it was soooo good!
Just watched this with my Greek momma and it's 100% yaya approved!! Only difference: she adds 2 tablespoons of butter and half a teaspoon of ground clove to the pulsed nut mix. Thanks for sharing the best dessert on the planet :)
You have no idea how long I've been waiting for a good recipe for Baclava. I can't wait to make it. Yours looks amazing. Thank you for sharing and keep on caking.
I literally just made this it’s in the oven now. I’m super stoked to see how it turns out
Baklava is one of my all time favorite desserts. It is just such clean, sweet taste
I can’t wait to make this for the holidays!!!
I have that same rectangular pan, which I bought at an estate sale for a song. So nice and heavy, it bakes better than anything else in the arsenal. It is an equipment treasure and I guard it with my life.
I bet you do. Heavy pans make a huge difference to baking. I have a couple of commercial weight pans which are super.
It’s great. USA bakeware. But it isn’t made in USA from what I remember
Omg I need to make this ASAP! Please do more taste testing at the end with more people 😍 I like seeing more of the finished product
My best friend is Greek and her mom makes awesome Baklava for me sometimes. I like adding a very light smearing of peanut butter on it for added flavor. #extra
I saw baklava and the first thing i thought was "aww thats so much work". And then you went and made it so fast! Now i wanna make some. For me, i like my baklava with almost double the sheets of dough on each layer as i am a fan of the dough itself. I've also had it with dried fruits like craisins and dates along with the nuts. Also nice to experiment with the zests. Orange is really nice with the craisins during the fall. Using some pecans. Delicious! Ive loved every single baklava ive ever had.
There is nothing I love more than Baklava. I will be making this! Thank you for the recipe.
Pecans and walnuts are a good combo.. As well as walnuts and pistachio. Delish... Plus its easy to make. Even if your Phyllo dough tears a little.. It works. Thanks for sharing. I think I've read some use a rose water with lemon juice...
One of my favourite
I’m from Turkey and I am so happy to see you made this 😋👋
Thank you 😋
My Grandfather came over from Greece - I love Greek food!
Crunchy so good
Wow this recipe is amazing !! You made it so simple and easy compared to all the other baklava recipe videos I've seen! Thank you 😌💯
Hi john, you did a good job making this delicious dessert. I do mine with pecans, little sugar and cinnamon, it tastes better to me, but I would not mix walnut with pistachio. I put the pistachio on the top of each piece as a decoration. Well done.
I am kurdish and as middle eastern woman I can say that YOUR BAKLAVA LOOKS REALLY GOOD. more recipes from the middle eastern pls✌🏻🤤❤
The best baklava I've had was made by a co-worker's mom, made the day before. Far better than any from bakeries or restaurants.
In México we call them "dedos de reina" 🤩💖
I made this yesterday! It was my first attempt at baklava AND my first time trying one of your recipes. (I've watched several and I really enjoy them) I was a bit nervous about trying this but it turned out better than I imagined! My biggest challenge was to trim the baklava to the right size of the pan, but the rest of the steps were easy, thanks to your clear guidance. The only issue is: I have to share! (just kidding; I can't wait to see the reactions!)
this is my all time fav middle eastern dessert .... yummmmm...thanks John
cardamom in nuts mixture and rose water syrup, match made in heaven!
Me and my mom love your videos so much. Thank you for the good vibes and great recipes! :D
Omg I just found you!! Thank you for that beautiful recipe!!! Can’t wait to make my own ❤❤❤❤
that is the sound we look for in baklavas, btw you can find the baklava pastry in Turkish markets, I also suggest making künefe which is even more awesome
From Turkey. You did great job. Seen Turkish desserts makes me happy 😋☺ Looks fascinating!!
One of my favorite ..
I am from Turkey!! This is our traditional dessert! I am so happy that you made this. I will definitely try it out
It is one of my favorites! Especially when it's fresh out of the oven and just cooled :)
I think really that he is one of the best chefs out there!! Love his recipes!! Very pleasant displays n inviting recipes.. thank you ❤❤❤❤🥂🥂🥂
Thanks for this! Brings back amazing childhood memories 💕
That crush at the end. OMG!!
one of my fave desserts EVER. you make it look so easy lol thanks for the awesome recipe!
Definitely going to try this out! Was searching for this recipe! And just made your marble cake and it was fantastic💗💗💗💗💗💗
I was introduced to baklava at a Turkish bakery on Upper Market Street in San Francisco in the early 1960s that later moved to Broadway. I met baklava again in Paris in 1973-74, and thereafter in Berkeley in the 1990s and early 2000s. Once I was diagnosed with diabetes, my dates with baklava came to an end. But now 70-100 lbs lighter (similar to the 1970s) and I will try it once more. I have seen over Utube recipes but your's looks the easist to accomplish. Thank you.
Instead of white sugar use brown sugar, also while grinding the nuts add 50g of butter it will help hold the nuts together. Good job John
carnation cloves in powder goes nice too.well done looks fantastic
The most delicious dessert. I love Baklava. Thank you for sharing!!
I make the syrup with honeysuckle tea... and equal parts white sugar rather than orange water. I do add lemon peel to the syrup for cooking... then let it cool. I add nutmeg and cinnamon spice to pistachios when baking before grinding; like Arif taught me on the floor of our home in Turkey. I love you reminded me of my childhood.
I made it today, everybody loved it Thankyou
Finally!! I’m waiting for your version in sooo long 😻💓
OMG one of my favourite channels on youtube made a Turkish dessert we as Turkish viewers love to see!!!
Really fantastic, I've scroll baklava in instagram for months and you posting this really makes my day 😄
Thank you John you are the best
Wow!!! My favorite. I am gonna try it out. This looks PERFECT
This looks so good. I made one once and it was ok but this seems easier. I cant wait!
I love your channel! It’s so therapeutic for me💗
Im Turkish and never made baklava but with you recipe Im making this coming up week. Thank you
Please try making turkish Kunafe next time . I'm sure you'll love it 😍 it's our favorite dessert . No regrets ❤😋
Turks spell it as Kunefe haha
One of my favorites ❤
OMG! So yummy! As always is so easy to understand and recreate what you're doing. Probably that's the reason you're my favorite cooktuber 💖💖💖
Excellent recipe, thank you🥰
I love Baklava! I use to make it for Greek weddings or better, I helped! It is time-consuming but so satisfying.
Wow! Thank you. It looks delicious 🤩
I am saving this to watch later…because I trust you completely to make the best baklava🌟❤️
That looks awesome! I've always wondered how they were made.
This is one of my favorites!
I've made baklava once, many years ago. It's very tedious work, but the end result is delicious. Ty for the tip on cutting the filo dough. I've used way too much butter in mine.
Really amazing, delicious yummy n lovely recipe. 🙂😊😋🥰.
My favorite
I love that you use a giant paint brush instead of a more “traditional” pastry brush! So smart! ✌🏻♥️✨
Your recipe is the best, I have watch many videos on making baklava and there are so many different variations.
This looks and sounded so delicious I was literally salivating 🤤🤤🤤 I've always wanted to make this. So happy I've found your version. Xoxo
I made baklava for the first time last Christmas. I found a neat tip…..before scoring and cutting, pop the baklava in the fridge for about 1 minute. This will ever so slightly harden the butter so the dough doesn’t tear when cutting. Enjoy!! P.S. How long can unbaked baklava keep in the freezer? Thanks
It is a gift of Turks to the world cuisine, I really like baklava 😊
This looks delicious! I'll definitely try it out!
What a coincidence!! I was just looking forward to making Baklava ! Lo and behold I find your recipe !!Thank you so much !!
Oh my looks so good.