Baklava Swirls (Printable Version)
Fluffy, twisted rolls packed with pistachios and walnuts, then drenched in honey syrup. A unique blend of beloved baklava and bun traditions!
# Ingredients:
→ Dough
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3 ½ cups of plain flour
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1 packet (2 ¼ tsp) quick-rising yeast
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¼ cup white sugar
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½ cup milk, warmed
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2 large eggs
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½ cup melted unsalted butter
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½ tsp table salt
→ Filling
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1 tbsp ground cinnamon
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½ cup finely chopped pistachios
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1 cup walnuts, chopped small
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¼ cup white sugar
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¼ cup melted unsalted butter
→ Syrup
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1 tsp vanilla essence
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½ cup natural honey
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¼ cup plain water
# Steps:
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Stir together flour, yeast, sugar, and a pinch of salt. Pour in warm milk, crack in the eggs, and mix with melted butter. Work the dough until smooth and stretchy. Leave it to sit for an hour.
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Stir together your chopped nuts, cinnamon, and sugar in a bowl.
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Roll the dough into a large rectangle. Brush on melted butter, spread out the nut mix, then roll it all up tight. Slice into strips, twist them, and curl into swirls.
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Set them in a greased tray, let them puff up again for 30 minutes. Bake at 350°F for about 25-30 minutes. They’ll look golden when ready.
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Simmer honey, water, and vanilla in a pot. Drizzle warm syrup on fresh buns. Wait a bit to let them soak before digging in.
# Notes:
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These swirls are like a mix of babka and baklava, with rich dough and syrupy nuts.
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For an extra twist, add cardamom to the nut filling or orange zest to the syrup.