Baghlava: Nut-filled and festive dessert

Baghlava is one of the old and authentic sweets of Iran and Turkey that has a very attractive taste and color. This dessert is very nutritious and warm in nature due to the presence of various nut powders. Its long history has made most people use this dessert in ceremonies and parties and it is famous.

Baghlava is popular and famous in Arab countries and Turkey, whose history dates back to the Ottoman period. Its honey-like appearance and multi-layeredness make it beautiful. Most people buy this dessert ready-made from stores, but in this article we will teach you the easiest way to cook this dessert. You can easily prepare the most delicious baklava at home with a few simple ingredients.

Baghlava with different flavors

Baghlava is used in Iran, Azerbaijan, Turkey and Arab countries, which have almost the same recipe. In Iran, cities such as Yazd, Tabriz, Kashan and Qazvin also prepare this dessert professionally. In Iran, there are various sweets such as Bereshtuk, Baslogh and Ghottab that give a taste of authenticity.

Sweet and Honey Baghlava

The method of preparing Baghlava is divided into 3 parts, which include Baghlava dough, Baghlava intermediate ingredients, and Baghlava syrup. These 3 steps are very easy and quick to do, and you can easily prepare the best sweets and desserts for your guests in just a few minutes.

Ingredients for making Baghlava: Nut-filled and festive dessert

The ingredients for Iranian Baghlava sweets must be fresh and of high quality because they have a great impact on its taste and quality. Baghlava dough is available ready-made in stores.

Ingredients for making Baghlava pastry dough:

Flour	4 Cups
Cornstarch	500 Grams
Yogurt	Half a cup
Egg	1
Milk	Half a cup
Oil	Half a cup
Baking powder	1 Tablespoon

Ingredients for Baghlava pastry middle ingredients:

Powdered sugar	Half a cup
Pistachio powder	1 Cup
Walnut powder	1 Cup
Pistachio kernels	1 Cup
Almond powder	1 Cup
Cinnamon powder	1 Teaspoon

Ingredients for Baghlava pastry syrup

Sugar	2 Cups
Water	1 Cup
Rose water	2 Tablespoons
Lemon juice	1 Tablespoon
Brewed saffron	1 Tablespoon

How to make Baghlava: Nut-filled and festive dessert

Prepare the above ingredients so that everything is available throughout the preparation process.

First, prepare the baklava dough and follow the steps below.

How to make Baghlava dough

Step 1

Sieve the flour and baking powder in a bowl 3 times until smooth and combined.

Step 2

Mix the milk, yogurt, eggs, and oil together until smooth and add the flour gradually. Knead the ingredients with a mixer or by hand until it becomes a soft and well-shaped dough.

Step 3

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it rest for 30 minutes at a temperature of 20 to 30 degrees. After this time, remove the dough from the bowl and divide it into three parts. Roll out the dough as thinly as possible and sprinkle cornstarch on top. For better baklava dough, fold it several times and roll it very thinly again.

Cut it to the size of the bowl or baking tray and spread three sheets of it on top of each other and grease them with butter between them.

How to make Baghlava fillings

Any type of nut can be used for fillings, but for an authentic baklava, walnuts and pistachios must be used.

Step 1

Grind the walnuts, pistachios and almonds, but be sure to turn the grinder on and off while working so that the nuts do not get oily.

Step 2

Mix powdered sugar and cinnamon powder with pistachio, walnut and almond powders.

How to make Baghlava syrup

Adding rose water and saffron to prepare the syrup is optional. The aroma and color of rose water and saffron make the taste of baklava very pleasant.

Step 1

Put sugar and water on the heat and after boiling, add rose water and saffron to it. Remove it from the heat.

Preparing Baghlava

Grease the dough layers with butter and place the fillings on the dough layers one by one, continuing this process until the ingredients and dough are finished. Cut the dough into diamonds or squares.

Place the tray in the oven for 15 minutes at 180 degrees. Then add the syrup to the baked dough and leave it in the oven for 10 minutes.

After the Baghlava has cooled, decorate it with pistachio nuts and place it in the refrigerator for 5 hours so that the syrup can penetrate the dough.

Benefits of Baghlava for the body

• Source of fiber
• Improves brain function
• Energizer
• Contains antioxidants
• Soothing

Disadvantages of Baghlava for the body

• High sugar
• Increases blood lipids and weight gain
• High calories
• Risk of tooth decay
• Digestive problems

Conclusion

Baghlava embodies the originality of the aroma and taste of Iran, which is very popular. Of course, you should note that excessive consumption of all foods, including sweets, has serious side effects, but observing it does not cause any problems.

This dessert is the best option for parties or as a snack with tea. In this article, we have taught you the easiest way to make this dessert so that you can easily prepare it at home and share your opinions with us.