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Perfect baklava at home: Tips for a crispy holiday treat

With the right techniques, this iconic dessert can be made at home, delivering thin layers, rich filling, and perfectly balanced syrup.

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Perfect baklava at home: Tips for a crispy holiday treat

For rolling:

  • 1 cup starch (wheat or corn)

For filling:

  • 2 cups finely ground walnuts or pistachios

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Perfect baklava at home: Tips for a crispy holiday treat

For topping:

  • 200 g butter (melted)

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Perfect baklava at home: Tips for a crispy holiday treat

For the syrup:

  • 3 cups sugar

  • 3 cups water

  • 4–5 drops lemon juice

Instructions:

  1. Add sugar and water to a pot.

  2. Once it starts boiling, cook for about 10 minutes.

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Perfect baklava at home: Tips for a crispy holiday treat