Pistachio Baklava

Pistachio Baklava is a delightful gluten-free Greek pastry that combines layers of delicate almond flour dough with a rich, nutty filling. Drizzled with honey syrup, this sweet treat is perfect for sharing or enjoying on your own.

Ingredients

• Almond flour - 200 grams
• Egg - 1 large
• Butter - 50 grams, melted
• Pistachios - 100 grams, finely chopped
• Honey - 100 grams
• Water - 50 milliliters
• Cinnamon powder - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - a pinch

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. In a bowl, mix the almond flour, melted butter, egg, and a pinch of salt until a dough forms.
3. Cover the dough with plastic wrap and let it rest for 15 minutes.
4. In another bowl, combine the finely chopped pistachios and cinnamon powder.
5. Roll out the dough between two sheets of parchment paper to form a rectangle, about 5 mm thick.
6. Cut the dough into two equal rectangles.
7. Spread half of the pistachio mixture evenly over one rectangle, leaving a small border.
8. Place the second rectangle on top of the pistachio mixture and press down gently.
9. Cut the layered dough into square or diamond shapes using a sharp knife.
10. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
11. While the baklava is baking, prepare the syrup by combining honey and water in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir until well combined and simmer for 5 minutes.
12. Once the baklava is done baking, remove it from the oven and immediately pour the warm honey syrup over the hot baklava.
13. Let it cool for at least 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 8 g
• Carbs: 30 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 20 g
• Sodium: 50 mg
• Cholesterol: 35 mg
• Total Fat: 25 g
• Saturated Fat: 5 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
• Water: 0.05 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in healthy fats from pistachios, promoting heart health.
• Contains antioxidants from honey and pistachios, which can help reduce inflammation.

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