Baklava, What Is The Origin Of This Recipe Greek Foods

Baklava, what is the origin of this recipe

trigger 15 years ago

Could someone tell me the secret of making great Baklava. maybe GG knows this
Michael

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deedeec 15 years ago said:

The Greeks and the Turkish hotly debate the origin. Wikipedia loosely credits Turkey, but states it's indiginous to Ottomon Countries (of which Greece is one, as well as Cyprus, and Uzbekistan...)

All that aside, I learned to make it from my Very Greek best friend. I've got her recipe posted. What problems have you run into making baklava? Maybe I can let you know what to to differently. But Check out Auntie Thea's Baklava in my recipes.

http://www.grouprecipes.com/21917/auntie-theas-baklava.html

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azziza 14 years ago said:

This is what I've noticed comparing the Greek version with the Middle Eastern version. The Greek version that I've eaten has a HONEY syrup and alternating layers of nuts and phyllo dough. The Middle Eastern version that I've had and made has a hand-made SUGAR syrup (no honey) that you can make as thick or thin as you like (I like it thin), and has several layers of dough then a thick layer of nuts, followed by several layers of dough.

I think the secret is to lay down one or two sheets of phyllo dough then brush with BUTTER, one or two more sheets brushed with butter, etc. Laying a damp towel on the rolled out phyllo dough will keep it moist and easier to handle without

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azziza 14 years ago said:

Laying a damp towel on the rolled out UNUSED phyllo dough will keep it moist and easier to handle without breaking/cracking.

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