Baklava, or as pronounced in Arabic: Baklawa, is surely one of the simplest Middle Eastern desserts that people love. It's available in a wide range of forms and fillings, with rolled baklava being the most common and popular.
How to make Simple Syrup (Attar)
– Carefully pour your sugar into the middle of the pot then add water and lemon juice. This simple syrup requires no stirring, so don’t stir your sugar.
– Place on high heat for 8 minutes only. ( Set the timer. Otherwise, it can burn or get too thick)
How to make Simple Syrup (Attar)
– Remove from the heat. The syrup will still be runny, however, it will get thicker as it cools down.
– After it has cooled, store it in a jar. You can keep the simple syrup up to 6 months.
How to make walnut baklava rolls:
– In a food processor, add your walnuts, brown sugar, cardamom powder, and cinnamon powder, then give it a couple of pluses until the walnuts are fine.
How to make walnut baklava rolls:
Add another phyllo sheet on top of the first one and brush it with more butter then sprinkle it with a good amount of chopped walnuts.
How to make walnut baklava rolls:
– Place a wooden skewer at the top of the phyllo sheet and roll it up.
– Scrunch the sides of filo towards the center, remove the skewer, and place the baklava rolls on a prepared baking pan.
How to make walnut baklava rolls:
– Brush them with more butter and cut the rolls into thirds.
– Preheat the oven then bake at 350°F for 25 minutes. Broil until golden.