Greek

Honey Walnut Baklava

Hard · 1 hr 30 min

Makes 24GreekVegetarian

Paper-thin filo layered with spiced walnuts and soaked in honey syrup. Sticky, flaky and festive.

1 hr 30 minTotal time

24Makes

4Steps

GreekCuisine

Method

Make syrup
Simmer sugar, honey, water and lemon 10 minutes. Cool completely.
Why: Cold syrup on hot baklava keeps filo crisp.
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Layer filo
Butter each filo sheet. Layer half in a tin, spread walnuts and cinnamon, top with remaining filo.
Why: Butter between every layer ensures flakiness.
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Bake
Score into diamonds. Bake at 170°C for 45 minutes until golden.
Why: Pre-scoring makes clean pieces after baking.
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Soak
Pour cold syrup over hot baklava immediately. Rest 4 hours.
Why: Opposite temperatures create the signature texture.
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Use a sharp knife to cut through all layers before baking.

Make syrup
Simmer sugar, honey, water and lemon 10 minutes. Cool completely.
Why: Cold syrup on hot baklava keeps filo crisp.
Cook from here
Layer filo
Butter each filo sheet. Layer half in a tin, spread walnuts and cinnamon, top with remaining filo.
Why: Butter between every layer ensures flakiness.
Cook from here
Bake
Score into diamonds. Bake at 170°C for 45 minutes until golden.
Why: Pre-scoring makes clean pieces after baking.
Cook from here
Soak
Pour cold syrup over hot baklava immediately. Rest 4 hours.
Why: Opposite temperatures create the signature texture.
Cook from here