Baklava Recipe

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Baklava
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. -The Syrup-.
  2. Boil the water and sugar for 2 minutes.
  3. Add the rose water.
  4. Cool and then refrigerate.
  5. -The Filling-.
  6. Grind the nuts, sugar and rosewater together in a food processor or blender until of a pasty consistency.
  7. -Assemble-.
  8. Brush oblong cake pan with melted margarine.
  9. Place a sheet of phyllo in the pan, brush with margarine and continue this until you have used half the phyllo and half the margarine.
  10. Sprinkle the filling evenly over the top.
  11. Layer the rest of the phyllo and margarine, brushing the top with margarine.
  12. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  13. Cut 1 inch wide strips to the bottom of the pan, and then cut on the diagonal to make diamond shapes.
  14. Bake for 30 minutes, then reduce the heat to 300°F and bake about 10 minutes more, or until golden brown.
  15. Re-cut the pieces you have already cut, then pour the syrup over all.
  16. The syrup will absorb into the pastry.
  17. Let cool at room temperature for several hours before serving.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 910.36 Kcal (3811 kJ)
Calories from fat 537.87 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 59.76g 92%
Sodium 373.77mg 16%
Potassium 281.46mg 6%
Total Carbs 84.6g 28%
Sugars 39.62g 158%
Dietary Fiber 4.43g 18%
Protein 15.29g 31%
Vitamin C 0.8mg 1%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 13%
Iron 3.5mg 20%
Calcium 39.2mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 372.41 Kcal (1559 kJ)
Calories from fat 220.03 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 24.45g 92%
Sodium 152.9mg 16%
Potassium 115.14mg 6%
Total Carbs 34.61g 28%
Sugars 16.21g 158%
Dietary Fiber 1.81g 18%
Protein 6.26g 31%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 1%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 13%
Iron 1.4mg 20%
Calcium 16mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 22.4
    Points
  • 26
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free

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