Pakhlava

Name: Authentic Azerbaijani Pakhlava
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: Azerbaijan
Ingredients: *For the Pastry Dough:**; 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1 large egg; 1/2 cup warm water; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted (for brushing); *For the Nut Filling:**; 2 cups walnuts, finely chopped; 1 cup almonds, finely chopped; 1 cup granulated sugar; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom; *For the Syrup:**; 2 cups granulated sugar; 1 1/2 cups water; 1/2 cup honey; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom; A pinch of saffron threads (optional, for color and aroma); *For Assembly:**; 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted (for brushing layers); 1/2 cup finely ground walnuts or pistachios (for topping)

Pakhlava 🇦🇿 Azerbaijan

Layered pastry with nuts and honey syrup, similar to baklava but Azerbaijani-style.

Azerbaijan pastry

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