Baklava
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For the North Macedonian music group, see Baklava (band).
Not to be confused with Balaclava.
Baklava (/bɑːkləˈvɑː, ˈbɑːkləvɑː/,[1] or /bəˈklɑːvə/;[2] Ottoman Turkish: باقلوا listenⓘ) is a layered pastry dessert made of filo pastry, filled with chopped nuts, and sweetened with syrup or honey. It was one of the most popular sweet pastries of Ottoman cuisine.[3]
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Course | Dessert |
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Serving temperature | Cold, room temperature or re-warmed |
Main ingredients | Filo pastry, nuts, syrup |
Variations | Multiple |
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There are several theories for the origin of the pre-Ottoman version of the dish. In modern times, it is a common dessert among cuisines of countries in West Asia, Southeast Europe, Central Asia, and North Africa.