If there’s one thing most cuisines in the world have in common, it’s the trend toward sweets. These sugar-filled dishes tempt our taste buds and give a sweet end to our meals. From Mexican churros to Italian tiramisu, there are a number of global desserts that have become hot favorites. One such dessert is the delicious baklava of the Middle East. Baklava is a staple dessert in Turkish cuisine, and it is essentially a layered pastry made by baking in an oven sweetened with sugar syrup or honey. The flaky layers of the pastry are stacked with crushed dry fruits and butter – making it a delight for festivities like Eid.
recently, food blogger Amar Sirohi (@foodieincarnate) posted a short clip of how the famous baklava is actually made. This video has gone viral on YouTube within a few days. Take a look:
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Baklava’s creation has been viewed and counting 2.5 million times. It is also ranked eighth among the top trending videos on YouTube India.
In short clip, the blogger explains the behind-the-scenes processes baklava, He says that the first rolling sheet of Turkey’s favorite flour is made very finely. It forms 70 or more layers within the pastry which gives it its trademark crispy flaky. Then, place each flour sheet in a baking tin lined with dry fruits and ghee or butter. Baklava is baked and drizzled with sugar syrup and more dried fruits, and served fresh!
If all this talk about baklava has made you hungry, don’t worry! We have full recipes for the delicious dessert for you to try. This recipe uses ready-made pastry sheets for an easy cooking experience. click here For the full recipe.
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