Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups of gluten-free flour
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- 1/4 cup of cold water
- 1/4 cup of melted butter
- 1 cup of finely chopped nuts (walnuts, pistachios, or almonds)
- 1/2 cup of sugar
- 1 teaspoon of cinnamon
- 1/2 cup of honey
- 1/2 cup of water
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix gluten-free flour and salt. Gradually add cold water and melted butter, mixing until a dough forms.
- Roll out the dough as thin as possible.
- In a separate bowl, combine chopped nuts, sugar, and cinnamon.
- Layer the phyllo dough in a greased baking dish, brushing each layer with melted butter.
- Spread the nut mixture onto the layered phyllo.
- Continue layering phyllo and butter until all ingredients are used, finishing with a layer of phyllo.
- Cut the baklava into diamond or square shapes.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.
- While baking, combine honey, water, and vanilla in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 10 minutes.
- Pour the syrup over the hot baklava once it’s out of the oven. Let it cool before serving.
Notes
Keep the dough cold and work quickly to prevent sticking. Brush each layer lightly with butter for optimal crispness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg