Baklava

Ingredients

• 2 cups Almond Flour
• 1/2 cup Tapioca Starch
• 1/4 cup Walnut Flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
• 1/4 teaspoon Salt
• 2 Eggs
• 1/4 cup Olive Oil
• 2 tablespoons Water
• 2 cups Walnuts (chopped)
• 1/2 cup Pistachios (chopped)
• 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
• 1 cup Honey
• 1/2 cup Sugar
• 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice
• 1/2 cup Water (for syrup)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.

2. 2

   In a bowl, combine almond flour, tapioca starch, walnut flour, baking powder, and salt.

3. 3

   In another bowl, whisk eggs, olive oil, and water. Add to the dry ingredients and mix well to form a dough.

4. 4

   Combine chopped walnuts, pistachios, and cinnamon in a separate bowl.

5. 5

   Divide the dough in half. Press one half of the dough evenly into the prepared pan. Sprinkle half of the nut mixture over the dough.

6. 6

   Press the remaining dough over the nut mixture. Sprinkle the remaining nut mixture on top.

7. 7

   With a sharp knife, cut the baklava into diamond or square shapes before baking.

8. 8

   Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until golden brown.

9. 9

   While the baklava is baking, prepare the syrup. In a saucepan, combine honey, sugar, lemon juice, and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.

10. 10

    Once the baklava is out of the oven, immediately pour the hot syrup evenly over it. Let cool completely before serving.

Recipe Variations

• →Try adding different herbs for variety.
• →Substitute ingredients based on dietary needs.