Famous Turkish Baklava 😍 Best Baklava Recipe | Easy and Homemade
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- čas přidán 8. 10. 2021
- It is baklava time! Baklava is the most famous Turkish dessert in the world and you all have been waiting for a long time for me to make it I am going to show you the easiest and most delicious way to make homemade baklava and it will be as if you’re eating it in Gaziantep, where you can find the best baklava in the world. With the crunchiness it is going to amaze you, sweetness will comfort you and finally pistachios will definitely pick you up and take you somewhere above the clouds!
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Servings: 12-16
Difficulty: Medium
Prep time: 25 minutes
Cooking time: 25-30 minutes
For the syrup/şerbet
450 g sugar (2 cups + 2 tbsp)
340 ml water (1,5 cups)
Lemon
For the baklava
200 g butter
25 sheets of phyllo dough
200 g pistachio, roughly chopped
Ice cream, optional for serving
• Preheat the oven to 170 degrees (340F) on upper and lower heat without fan.
• Combine the sugar and water in a saucepan and bring to boil over medium-high heat stirring until sugar dissolves. Make sure that the sugar melts completely before water starts to boil. Otherwise, sugar might be crystallized after syrup cools down.
• When it boils, lower the heat and simmer, uncovered, for about 10-11 minutes.
• The syrup is ready, add a few drops of lemon and set aside to cool at room temperature.
• To make the baklava, melt the butter on low heat in a saucepan without stirring to have clarified butter. After butter melted, remove from heat, and take out the foam that is formed on top of the butter. This is the milk part of the butter which will reduce the crunchiness of baklava and will get caramelized in the oven and leave small brown dots.
• Then slowly pour the clear butter in a small bowl and leave the milk part in the saucepan if there is any.
• Before starting it is better to sharpen your knife because you are going to need a sharp knife to cut the baklava.
• Place a phyllo sheet on your work surface and trim the phyllo according to your round tray’s bottom (around 30 cm/ 12 in). Cut the trimmed pieces into small pieces.
• Butter your tray and place three round shaped sheets and brush with the butter.
• After three round shaped layers place the scraps as three layers and butter again.
• Then continue with one round shaped sheet and 2 layers of scraps and butter.
• After using 10 of round shaped sheets, it is time for pistachio!
• Place the pistachios on top of the sheets and leave some space from the edges.
• Then continue layering the sheets with the same order. For the top part make sure that you are using more round shaped sheets to make baklava more beautiful (that is why we used more scraps than round ones for the bottom part).
• After all phyllo dough is finished tuck the layers with the back of a knife or a wooden knife.
• Using a sharp knife, cut the baklava into 12 slices like you are cutting pizza.
• After cutting, squeeze the slices from the sides with two fingers to give the perfect baklava shape.
• Brush all the remaining butter on top of the baklava, especially the edges and centre.
• Bake for about 25-30 minutes in total. First, place the baklava on the middle rack of your oven for 10 minutes. Then, transfer it to the bottom of the oven for 8 minutes. Finally, again the middle rack until it is golden.
• Take out from the oven and pour over the syrup.
• Let it cool down and soak all the syrup about one hour at room temperature.
• It is ready to eat and enjoy and try at least one slice with ice cream. Bon a petit or afiyet olsun as we say in Turkish.
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Hi Refika. Just had a really cool experience that I want to share with you. I am on holiday in the Seychelles with my husband and we met three other couples on the beach who we had lunch with today. The table included Turkish, French, German, Swiss, and American citizens. I mentioned to the Turkish lady how much I enjoy watching your shows on CZcams. She loves them as well and the German lady also watches your videos. Thought you would appreciate that your videos were being discussed and appreciated in such an international fashion. So nice that we all have you in common. Thanks for continuing to put out high quality content where your enthusiasm shines through. Looking forward to more great videos!
Wow! I am beyond flattered... Thank you for telling me and thanks for watching ❤️
@@Refika hi refika..it seems that u just drizzle the butter on pastry..rather than brushing it..am i correct.
And I live in the Seychelles and I watch her videos
OMG I'm drooling all over the place!! Love this!!! ❤
G’day from Queensland, Australia!
I was adopted into a Lebanese family. Thank God for that. I grew up eating Baklava, Rolled grape leaves, kibbi, tabouli, stuffed squash. ....my family/cousins still make all the favorite dishes. When other kids in my school brought peanut butter and jelly or balogna sandwiches to school, I brought kibbi and grape leaves! lol
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Thank you for sharing your recipes I enjoy watching your demo Iam watching from Vienna good luck and hope to see more and learn more from you❤️
Unfortunately the diet on most European and America is so poor. They only look at Middle-east as terrorist and never get to know the down to earth life and unbelievable rich food and life style they have.
Important Tip: Phyllo dough has different thicknesses ranging from #4 (thinnest) to a #10 (thickest). Use #4 for baklava.
Thankyou E.
In Canada they only sell one size
1st, Refika, I don't know anything of when you were thinner but today, you are far better looking than Jackie Kennedy was
2nd, "Serbet" is a genuinely Turkish word existing in the Greek language too meaning "Extremely sweet sirope" or "Extremely sweet substance"
3rd, "Fyllo" is a genuinely Greek word existing in the Turkish language too which in Greek means "Plant leaf" which is usualy thin in most of plants; that's why the thin layers of the fyllo are called like that and finally
4th but not least, I LOVE BAKLAVA!!!
THERE'S NO WAY TO THANK YOU REFIKA FOR SHARING THIS RECIPE!!!!!!!!
I think fyllo is different than yufka. Over here, we use yufka mostly but there are also recipes that use fyllo, but I must admit I'm not a fan of it.
She calls it fyllo so it is easier to understand for foreigners we call it yufka in Turkish:)
I feel like we could be best friends, cooking, eating, and I love learning everything you have to teach!!
Angela ❤️😍 such a lovely thing to say
@@Refika just the truth, I just wanted you to know how much we love you over here in Canada!
I feel like crying.In Greece we make baklava with walnuts or a mix with almonds but it can (Never!) be compared with pistachio baklava.I love everything pistachio and pistachio baklava is one of my all time favourite desserts.Thank you for this recipe Refika and your team.
most of Greeks come and visit İstanbul. so may be you can come to istanbul and eat Baklava with Pistachio. the famous trademark is GÜLLÜOĞLU. dont forget the name. it is located in karaköy in istanbul (karaköy is located under the Galata Tower)
@@lunarbike Of course we visit Istanbul.It’s a favourite travel destination of ours.Many friends and family members have already visited and it’s a dream of mine to come one day.I already check the brand you suggested.Tesekkürler my friend.🤍
Turkish people make baklava with walnuts also, there are many different ways that it's made in Turkey, which I am sure is the same in Greece as we pretty much eat the same food.
@@Ebuje1 Yes we do share the same food indeed.Here you can find pistachio baklava but not in every pastry shop.It’s not that common.In Athens there are many places that are making politico baklava as we call it.Which means from the town (We refer to Istanbul as the town).And yes we do have many different types of baklava as well but the Turkish ones are on another lever.
@@IOANNA333 I see, I live in Australia so I am not familiar with the type of baklava sold overseas only the type of baklava that is common with Turkish culture. 🙂 when I visited Izmir last they sold mostly the walnut baklava but I must admit it has been many years.
I love the recipes. I love Refika's presentation. I love the spirit of this team together! But what always amazes me is the production. Perfect pacing. Great transitions. Adorable jokes. But it never takes away from following the recipe. Nobody on CZcams does it better.
Thank you so much! It feels amazing when the little details are noticed and appreciated... 🙏
I totally agree. GREAT PRODUCTION.
Refika, you are such a talented woman inspiring people around you in a good way. And that baklava looks very delicious 😋
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OMG, my favorite dessert. New York has wonderful baklava but to have it in a place where the tradition began, it must be amazing. Also having it warm with ice cream looks unbelievable.
In Paterson,NJ they put turkish ice cream inside the baklavas or on top of künefe..it's amazing but still not comparable like the ones in Turkey.. I think New York has also turkish ice cream with baklava..
What's your favorite place in NYC for baklava?
In India, Ghee-the clarified butter is major ingredient in the preparation of sweets, you can even add a spoonful of ghee with hot rice,and mix well. It is a yummy comfort food with potato fry
Agree. Same in Pakistan. My Grandmother used to make butter from fresh milk and then Ghee from that butter. It is really good and organic :)
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I love the way this lady presents the dish after her very eloquent cooking and explanation. She is so full of fun.
That paklava video is gorgeous--really looking forward to the dry one. Bahar, your cinematography is always the best, really on point. As for Burak, I love baking of all kinds, bread and pastries, so I would love to see whatever he wants to make!
Dear Anahid thank you so much for being such an amazing sub and always showing your love, we really do appreciate it a lot ❤️ Much love and hugs...
Refika, oh how I love you, you recipes and all your friends! Every time I watch I wish I was there with you all! Much love to you. And I keep all of Turkey in my prayers. 🙏🏻😊🙏🏻🥰❤
Looks delicious 😋 Greetings from Scotland 😊 Have a wonderful day everyone 🌻
My favourite part was watching you all enjoy eating Baklava at the end, you all looked so happy, i love Baklava....yum
Those pistachios look so amazing and fresh
Your show is so much fun and I love to see everyone tuck in. Wonderful food!!
Thank you my dear for putting this up. Many years ago I had befriended our little corner market owner, ( in a round about way, that's another story). His wife made baklava, hers was the first I had ever had, I fell in love with it. I have tasted some others through the years only to be disappointed, hers had spoiled me. I will have to make this one and your dry one to see which may come closest to hers. If I remember I think she used pecans. Anyway I can't wait to try this. Have a great day.
Rafika my ten years old son says he loves the way you explain the recipes . We both love you and ohhh the dolma recipe looks so delicious! Can’t wait to make it . Please more recipes of stuffed veggies . Much love from Germany .
Your most addictive recipe ever!
Wow this is Simply Amazing 🤩 ..when I visited Turkey that was the first time I ate it n immediately fell in love with it ..u won't believe I was literally drooling seeing you eat it ...can wait to make this ... thank you sooo much for the detailed explanation
I just want to say that this is the best looking recipe and best done presentation that I've found on the internet. Thanks so much! Ready to start implementing your techniques next time!
Here in germany you can buy baklava mostly where you find other turkish dishes like Döner or Dürüm. But they are normally very costly, almost 2€ for a mouthfull. But if it would be cheap and tasty like yours, I would probably only roll along the streets with a stomach so large it will block the bosporus. Greetz and stay well. You are amazing.👍
And I made brown butter! Taste unbelievable! Love warm still!
Go Rafika...so proud of you ...as a women, as muslim, and as middle east person❤❤
You're my super cook hero!Thanks for the recipe!!! You make it look soooo easy! I'm in ...love with the baklava with pistachio instead of blakava with walnuts! I've just promised my girls to make it one of these days for them!
Bahar's face says it all. That looks amazing. I will make it for the holidays.
Hands down best Cooking channel i've come across on CZcams!😍
I've been here for 3 years and always keep trying your recipe :) You are just AMAZİNG!!
Oooh, this is the recipe I’ve been waiting for! Thank you.
You are so welcome!
You !re just amazing as always.it's a treasure to watch you.your first pronunciation of ghee was right.
Yum! I love how those pistachios are so green. Really does wonders for its appearance. I've been using about half a lime for my sherbet and way before it started boiling. I guess I should try a few drops next time and also use warm syrup on the hot baklava. I've always used cold syrup though. Great video and presentation!
So good! Please let me know if it improves the taste 😘
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@@Refika I tried your method: warm syrup on hot baklava… best decision ever. It’s far more crispy than my previous attempts and the syrup has soaked really well.. hardly any dripping. Btw, lime juice cuts the sweetness significantly more than lemon or orange so it balances it out really well. Would love to see a video on the balloreah sweet too!
I love how joyful you all are!
Yum! Yum! One of my most favourite pastries! Thank you, now i know of a quick and easy way to make it.
Great show, great food, great people....watching this, it makes my day
I know the original is with pistachions, but we don't have a lot of them here and they are quite expensive. My grandma (and a lot of people here actually) are preparing it with walnuts and some even with peanuts. I know it isn't the original one but it is quite good!! The other part is exactly the same :D Great video!
As you say the original is with pistachio, but there is nothing wrong about using other nuts for it. There is a wide variety of baklavas and that's what makes it amazing.
baklava is delicious with any kind of nuts but even in past in Iran some people make them with cooked mashed beans! because nuts were costly for general public.
tbh i like it with walnuts way more 👌🏼
I'm making it this afternoon with pine nuts, hazelnuts, and rose syrup.
@@emre05x I agree!!! I like all of them too.
That looks awesome. I have tried many of your dishes and they were amazing. Thank you and keep up the good work. We love you guys.
Hello Refica, In Lebanon we never do this shape of Baklava but now you inspired me more since I never pass up this desert with ice cream when I visit Turkiye.
Love it
Love it Love it..
This is my most favorite dish. THANKS FOR THE VIDEO
Love the food! Love the presentation! Love you and the wonderful crew! Thank You! 😘
I love how simply you teach us and inspire us with that beautiful smile
I am heading to the closest place I can find Baklava! My mouth was watering watching you guys enjoy that perfect creation. Thanks
It's so good! Hope you enjoy your baklava 😘😘
OMGoodness!!! WOW! One of these days when I can entertain once again... THIS will be the dessert! In the meantime, I will wait for the 'dry Baklava' so I personally can eat some. I have been a Baklava fan for most of my Life - ate a LOT of it when I visited Israel... TOTALLY hooked. (: Thank you for this recipe and the JUBILANT devouring of the delectable results! (: (: (:
When they eat it together at the end is my favorite part. They look so happy. :D
Such excitement 😁 almost blew my speakers off, this has to be the best baklava recipe, I scored phylo pastry this week and it's waiting in my freezer for a good excuse (1st time I've come across proper phylo pastry iny town, yay)
I have been wanting to see your take on this recipe. Thanks!
Oooh! That Burak is so handsome❤️ You look pretty good too, Refika and Bahar😉 Thanks for the recipe and your shows are the finest bit of my week! Love you’s❤️
FINALLY! The ONE recipe I've been waiting for. Thank you, Rafika! You are glowing in this video!
Yay! Thank you! ❤️❤️😍
It looks delicious. Love it! Thank you Rafika 🙏
Just in love with these recipess
Oh! Thank you Refika! I love Baklava, I can get it at a local Kebab shop - called Istanbul Kebab! They make it fresh every day - and it's soooo good! I've always been a bit scared of using phyllo pastry - I use and make puff and short pastries all the time, so don't know why I have a fear of phyllo! I'm going to feel the fear and do it anyway! I really want to make Baklava!!! Big hugs from New Zealand xx
As always, fantastic! Just enjoy you and your whole team! 🥰
Finally we see it as simplified, our compliments to the chef, Bravo
I'm in love. got to try this. thank you
Glad I look into your videos. Always love Eastern meals. Thank you I really enjoy watching all your videos Will try to cook something one day if only I can get al ingredients in my country
This is paradise...cennet 😋
Looks absolutely divine
Çok güzel! I love the not too sweet version! Love the way the team enjoys your food 😍
When I make this my family LOVE it! Thankyou for the recipe. xx
Love the positive energy you spread around , keep up the good work 🌹
I love how you show the recipes in a very approachable way. And how you talk about reducing waste when we cook. Btw, Ghee is pronounced with a hard g, like in the word give.
I made this yesterday and it tasted so good! Your recipe is amazing! I was easy to follow as well!!
Wow 😍 Thank you for trying! And glad you liked it
Love love love your passion for cooking and sharing your wonderful recipes ❤️❤️🙏🙏
One of my favorites EVER, Rafika ! Thank You !
Mmuuaaahhh!!! 🙏🏼💜🌈
I am from India i love the way you teach i never tried Baklava but now i will it
It look delicious
I’ve been waiting for your baklava video forever! 🤤💕 looks so good
Hope you like it!
So proud of you and your works thank you Refika ♥️
Was browsing about Tahini & found your channel....you explain the preparation in such a homely way....god bless & love from India
Wow! Thank you for sharing your recipe! I’m excited to try it! It looks delicious 🤤 ♥️😂
At last! Thank you!
And we are waiting impatiently for the dry baklava recipe.
Bravo Refika and team for the great job!
It is on the way!! ❤️
Amazing! I baked baklava already few times, but this version is a must try! ✨
Dearest Refika, thank you for sharing your tasty recipes, your exquisite city, and your beautiful smile with us each Saturday :) Hello Crew - Thank you too!
Maravilloso! Uno de mis postres favoritos.
Looks absolutely delicious. I make baklava too but I even learned more today. Thank you. Also I love your look today, you look chic! 👌🇨🇦💗
Hi Refika's it was just a beautiful to watch is remind me back home thank you very much for the show and happy new year👏👏👏👏🖐
Another winner! You make us so happy to see you’ve posted another video.
Love to you and your crew.
From California.
More to come! ❤️❤️
it is beautiful and Will try as also thank you
So excited to try this recipe!
Hope you like it! ❤️ Please let me know how it goes 😍
Delicious recipe, great presentation and a wonderful crew ( fantastic). You are really great 😘💐
Awesome. Thanks so much.
My mouth is watering. That looks so delicious!
I love watching you channel! Great recipes and a great personality, so funny 😆 much love to the crew ! I dream of visit turkey one day !
Merhaba Refika! Love your Chanel! Lived in Istanbul for two years so love seeing the Istanbul views on your Chanel. I had this baklava when I lived there and have been trying to find a recipe since moving back to America. Thank you so much! I made it for friends, it came out great and everyone loved it served with the ice cream . Just like I had it Turkey! Thank you so much for making this approachable and not too diff to make! ❤
I always wanted to make one . Thanks Rafika . You are a great chef
Perfect thanks for instructing us Turkish foods and baklava 😍
I enjoy it very much and will try it as soon as possible.....Thank you Rafika
Refikha!! Aren't you just an amazing extraordinary being?
Yes you are and we get a lot of that by watching you. God bless your endeavours! Thanks a lot!
I just love your energy and humor. I make baklawa, Lebanese style. But almost any style is delicious!! You are so much fun to watch ❤
I like the way you show your recipes ! I love all Turkish food sweets or whatever ! And Turkish baklava My God I just love it!!!!!! Yummy 😋
Your Baklava looks Divine! Thank you!
Absolutely Beautiful! You are amazing!
Brilliant way of cooking
Thanks for the recipe❤. I am an Indian trying turkish recipes from your channel and feeding them to my Irish friends in Ireland who have no idea what these delicacies are but love everything I learned from your YT channel. I love the way you explain and your team tasting recipes or just talking during the shoot. Love all the recipes i made and also like the fact that you suggest alternatives which actually worked for me. Lots of love to you and your team.
Yummy! Looks delicious....looking forward to having this while in Turkey!
Have fun! 😍
Lovely- looks delicious.
Hello Refika, I have watched a few of your shows within the last year, I love your enthusiasm & style. I had s blast eating Turkush fresh foods everyday & drinking rhaki during my visit to Turkey. I hope to learn & try cooking Turkish foods. Thanks for sharing! Syl
Wow. That was amazing and looked delicious
I love baclava! and everything turkish, as much as I love my Turkish Angora cat. Love seeing the cats in the video as well. I buy them in small pieces because am diabetic but thanks for the recipe. I will try to make them when I go to where I came from. My children and grandchildren will surely enjoy it. Glad you shared this recipe! Thanks a lot. Greetings from Holland
Much much love to Holland ❤️ Glad you enjoyed the episode
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Thank you, I will give it a try
Looks amazing thank you