Baklava Rolls using a Thermomix
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Ah, baklava! This delightful pastry hails from the Middle East and is a testament to the art of layering—both in technique and in flavor. Imagine flaky filo dough, lovingly brushed with butter until it shimmers like gold, then filled with a heavenly mix of powdered almonds, hazelnuts, and pistachios, all sweetened with just the right touch of brown sugar and a whisper of cinnamon. It’s a dessert so rich, it could make a sultan weep! Fun fact: baklava is often said to have origins in the Ottoman Empire, where it was served to royalty and enjoyed during celebrations. So, whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or simply indulging in a sweet moment, baklava is sure to elevate your dessert game to a regal level!
Ingredients
- 200 g Mix of nuts
- 200 g Water
- 200 g Granulated sugar
- 30 g Honey
- 15 g Lemon juice
- 10 g Orange blossom water
- 1 Teaspoon(s) Cinnamon powder
- 150 g Butter
Steps
Walnut Filling
- Add 200 g of mix of nuts in the food processor bowl.
- Mix chop: 5sec / 0°C / Speed 5.
- Transfer the content of the food processor bowl in a bowl.
Syrup
- Wash the food processor bowl.
- Add 200 g of water, 200 g of granulated sugar in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 10:00min / 100°C / Speed 2.
- Add 30 g of honey, 15 g of lemon juice, 10 g of orange blossom water, 1 teaspoon(s) of cinnamon powder in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 5:00min / 90°C / Speed 2.
- Transfer the content of the food processor bowl in the bowl let cool.
Assembling and Baking
- Preheat the oven at 180°C.
- Add 150 g of butter in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 3:00min / 60°C / Speed 2.
- Transfer the content of the food processor bowl in the bowl.
- Lay one sheet of Filo dough on a flat surface.
- Brush with melted Butter.
- Repeat with 2 more layers of Filo dough.
- Sprinkle chopped Walnuts evenly over the top layer.
- Spread the content of the bowl.
- Tightly roll the Filo dough into a long cylinder.
- Cut the roll into individual portions about 3-4 cm long.
- Place the content of the preparation content on a baking tray.
- Transfer the content of the bowl on a pastry brush.
- Brush the tops of the rolls with the remaining melted Butter.
- Cook in the oven at 180°C during 20min.
- Bake until golden brown (20-25 minutes).
- Transfer the content of the bowl over a preparation content.
- Once out of the oven, immediately pour the cooled Syrup evenly over the Baklava rolls.
- Allow the Baklava rolls to absorb the syrup completely before serving.
- Serve Immediately.
