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Robinson Hardin

Desserts

  • Menna Abu Zahrahas quoted3 years ago
    Ingredients

    For the Filling

    ✓ 2 cups (8 oz) finely chopped almonds

    ✓ 1 cup (4 oz) finely chopped walnuts

    ✓ 1/4 cup (2 oz ) caster (superfine) sugar

    ✓ 2-3 tbsp bread crumbs (optional. It helps to bind the filling. I dint use it in this recipe. I came to know of this trick later)

    ✓ 2 tsp ground cinnamon

    ✓ 1/8 tsp ground cloves

    For the Syrup

    ✓ 2 cups (1 lb) sugar

    ✓ 2 cups (16 fl oz) water

    ✓ 1 stick cinnamon

    ✓ 1 tbsp lemon juice

    For the Cover

    ✓ 150 grams (5 oz) unsalted butter, melted
  • Menna Abu Zahrahas quoted3 years ago
    ✓ 12 oz packet filo pastry (375g) (see how to make Phyllo dough from scratch here)
  • Menna Abu Zahrahas quoted3 years ago
    Inspite of all this - I did a complete U-Turn and all but finished a huge plate of Baklava all by myself.
  • Menna Abu Zahrahas quoted3 years ago
    I simply couldn't stop myself from reaching the fridge like 10 times a day to fork a mouthful!
  • Menna Abu Zahrahas quoted3 years ago
    It simply does not do justice to the heavenly sensation that it creates in your mouth and down your throat.
  • Menna Abu Zahrahas quoted3 years ago
    Anyways, I personally think that we should ban Baklava. yes, you heard right. Its worse than drugs - makes you a die hard addict.
  • Menna Abu Zahrahas quoted3 years ago
    DESSERT #10 BAKLAVA
    -TURKEY-
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