Baklava is phyllo dough wrapped around a sweet, nutty filling. It was popular during the Ottoman Empire and has come to be associated with Turkey, although its origin is a subject of some dispute. The dish was used as a test for pastry chefs during the Ottoman Empire. It was viewed as an aphrodisiac, and different versions were made for men and women.
Origin In Dispute
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How to make Baklava?(1 Answer)
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This is a classic dessert in both Greece and Turkey. The following recipe is awesome. Greek Baklava: ----------------------- Ingredients: -------------- 500g plain flour 2 tbsp soft butter 1/2 tsp ...
I made a dressing using Greek yogurt and want to know what I can do to eliminate the sourness(1 Answer)
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It's supposed to be sour. Don't eliminate it. Drink retsina wine with Greek food. Eat honey based desserts afterward like baklava.
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Popular in Turkish, Greek and other Middle Eastern cuisines
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phyllo dough, honey or syrup, nuts
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Difficult to make
