Baklava – Armenian Pakhlava

Armenian Pakhlava

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Armenian Pakhlava is a patisserie gem. These diamond-shaped parcels filled with layers of thin pastry sheets, generously packed with a walnut mixture, and liberally soaked in honey syrup.

INGREDIENTS 🟧 Phyllo dough 🧈 Clarified Butter 🌰 Walnut 🍚 Sugar 🌶️ Spice 🍯 Honey 🍋 Lemon juice

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Lay the phyllo sheets on the baking pan. Brush a thin layer of clarified butter.

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Scatter the walnut mixture in an even single layer.

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Cover the walnut mixture with a phyllo sheet, apply the ghee. Continue the process.

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Use a sharp knife, score the pakhlava into diamond pattern.

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Apply generous amount of clarified butter over the cuts.

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Bake in a preheated oven until puffy and golden brown.

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Pour cooled sugar-honey syrup over the hot pakhlava and let it soak overnight.

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