Baklava Procedure
Recipe:
The Turkish delight, baklava, is a dish composed of sophisticated ingredients to create a unique and rich taste. Although baklava is a famous delicacy found in Turkey, it first originated in the Assyrian Empire.
Recipe for Baklava Ingredients:
1 (16 ounce) package of phyllo dough
1 pound of chopped nuts
1 cup of butter
1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
1 cup of water
1 cup of white sugar
1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
½ cup of honey
Procedure:
· Preheat oven to 350 degrees F(175 degrees C). Butter the bottoms and sides of a 9x13 inch pan.
· Chop nuts and toss with cinnamon. Set aside. Unroll phyllo dough. Cut whole stack in half to fit pan. Cover phyllo with a dampened cloth to keep from drying out as you work. …show more content…
You may cut into 4 long rows the make diagonal cuts. Bake for about 50 minutes until baklava is golden and crisp.
· Make sauce while baklava is baking. Boil sugar and water until sugar is melted. Add vanilla and honey. Simmer for about 20 minutes.
· Remove baklava from oven and immediately spoon sauce over it. Let cool. Serve in cupcake papers. This freezes well. Leave it uncovered as it gets soggy if it is wrapped …show more content…
In this recipe, the nuts go under physical change as they get chopped.
Butter: Butter is a mixture of triglycerides and several fatty acids. Butter remains as a solid, even when it is refrigerated. However, it softens at room temperature and melts at around 32-35°C. The density of butter is 911 g/L. Several studies have been conducted to see whether butter or margarine is healthier.
Cinnamomum verum (Cinnamon): Cinnamaldehyde is the key organic compound found in cinnamon, giving its unique flavor and color. Cinnamon is not only an important spice, but also widely found in toothpastes, incense, chewing gum, and perfumes. Cinnamon oil is used in medicine due to its antifungal and antibacterial properties. It also helps with circulation and digestion. Containing high levels of antioxidants, it can also reduce inflammation and fight bacteria. Scientific studies are testing Cassia cinnamon, which may have the potential to lower blood sugar in patients with diabetes. Studies have also shown the cinnamon may affect certain types of cancer. Cinnamon has several potential health benefits that are still being
The Turkish delight, baklava, is a dish composed of sophisticated ingredients to create a unique and rich taste. Although baklava is a famous delicacy found in Turkey, it first originated in the Assyrian Empire.
Recipe for Baklava Ingredients:
1 (16 ounce) package of phyllo dough
1 pound of chopped nuts
1 cup of butter
1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
1 cup of water
1 cup of white sugar
1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
½ cup of honey
Procedure:
· Preheat oven to 350 degrees F(175 degrees C). Butter the bottoms and sides of a 9x13 inch pan.
· Chop nuts and toss with cinnamon. Set aside. Unroll phyllo dough. Cut whole stack in half to fit pan. Cover phyllo with a dampened cloth to keep from drying out as you work. …show more content…
You may cut into 4 long rows the make diagonal cuts. Bake for about 50 minutes until baklava is golden and crisp.
· Make sauce while baklava is baking. Boil sugar and water until sugar is melted. Add vanilla and honey. Simmer for about 20 minutes.
· Remove baklava from oven and immediately spoon sauce over it. Let cool. Serve in cupcake papers. This freezes well. Leave it uncovered as it gets soggy if it is wrapped …show more content…
In this recipe, the nuts go under physical change as they get chopped.
Butter: Butter is a mixture of triglycerides and several fatty acids. Butter remains as a solid, even when it is refrigerated. However, it softens at room temperature and melts at around 32-35°C. The density of butter is 911 g/L. Several studies have been conducted to see whether butter or margarine is healthier.
Cinnamomum verum (Cinnamon): Cinnamaldehyde is the key organic compound found in cinnamon, giving its unique flavor and color. Cinnamon is not only an important spice, but also widely found in toothpastes, incense, chewing gum, and perfumes. Cinnamon oil is used in medicine due to its antifungal and antibacterial properties. It also helps with circulation and digestion. Containing high levels of antioxidants, it can also reduce inflammation and fight bacteria. Scientific studies are testing Cassia cinnamon, which may have the potential to lower blood sugar in patients with diabetes. Studies have also shown the cinnamon may affect certain types of cancer. Cinnamon has several potential health benefits that are still being