Famous Turkish Baklava 😍 Best Baklava Recipe | Easy and Homemade

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  • It is baklava time! Baklava is the most famous Turkish dessert in the world and you all have been waiting for a long time for me to make it  I am going to show you the easiest and most delicious way to make homemade baklava and it will be as if you’re eating it in Gaziantep, where you can find the best baklava in the world. With the crunchiness it is going to amaze you, sweetness will comfort you and finally pistachios will definitely pick you up and take you somewhere above the clouds!
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    Servings: 12-16
    Difficulty: Medium
    Prep time: 25 minutes
    Cooking time: 25-30 minutes
    For the syrup/şerbet
    450 g sugar (2 cups + 2 tbsp)
    340 ml water (1,5 cups)
    Lemon
    For the baklava
    200 g butter
    25 sheets of phyllo dough
    200 g pistachio, roughly chopped
    Ice cream, optional for serving
    • Preheat the oven to 170 degrees (340F) on upper and lower heat without fan.
    • Combine the sugar and water in a saucepan and bring to boil over medium-high heat stirring until sugar dissolves. Make sure that the sugar melts completely before water starts to boil. Otherwise, sugar might be crystallized after syrup cools down.
    • When it boils, lower the heat and simmer, uncovered, for about 10-11 minutes.
    • The syrup is ready, add a few drops of lemon and set aside to cool at room temperature.
    • To make the baklava, melt the butter on low heat in a saucepan without stirring to have clarified butter. After butter melted, remove from heat, and take out the foam that is formed on top of the butter. This is the milk part of the butter which will reduce the crunchiness of baklava and will get caramelized in the oven and leave small brown dots.
    • Then slowly pour the clear butter in a small bowl and leave the milk part in the saucepan if there is any.
    • Before starting it is better to sharpen your knife because you are going to need a sharp knife to cut the baklava.
    • Place a phyllo sheet on your work surface and trim the phyllo according to your round tray’s bottom (around 30 cm/ 12 in). Cut the trimmed pieces into small pieces.
    • Butter your tray and place three round shaped sheets and brush with the butter.
    • After three round shaped layers place the scraps as three layers and butter again.
    • Then continue with one round shaped sheet and 2 layers of scraps and butter.
    • After using 10 of round shaped sheets, it is time for pistachio!
    • Place the pistachios on top of the sheets and leave some space from the edges.
    • Then continue layering the sheets with the same order. For the top part make sure that you are using more round shaped sheets to make baklava more beautiful (that is why we used more scraps than round ones for the bottom part).
    • After all phyllo dough is finished tuck the layers with the back of a knife or a wooden knife.
    • Using a sharp knife, cut the baklava into 12 slices like you are cutting pizza.
    • After cutting, squeeze the slices from the sides with two fingers to give the perfect baklava shape.
    • Brush all the remaining butter on top of the baklava, especially the edges and centre.
    • Bake for about 25-30 minutes in total. First, place the baklava on the middle rack of your oven for 10 minutes. Then, transfer it to the bottom of the oven for 8 minutes. Finally, again the middle rack until it is golden.
    • Take out from the oven and pour over the syrup.
    • Let it cool down and soak all the syrup about one hour at room temperature.
    • It is ready to eat and enjoy and try at least one slice with ice cream. Bon a petit or afiyet olsun as we say in Turkish.
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  • @victoriamyers3515
    @victoriamyers3515 3 ปีที่แล้ว +389

    Hi Refika. Just had a really cool experience that I want to share with you. I am on holiday in the Seychelles with my husband and we met three other couples on the beach who we had lunch with today. The table included Turkish, French, German, Swiss, and American citizens. I mentioned to the Turkish lady how much I enjoy watching your shows on TH-cam. She loves them as well and the German lady also watches your videos. Thought you would appreciate that your videos were being discussed and appreciated in such an international fashion. So nice that we all have you in common. Thanks for continuing to put out high quality content where your enthusiasm shines through. Looking forward to more great videos!

    • @Refika
      @Refika  3 ปีที่แล้ว +65

      Wow! I am beyond flattered... Thank you for telling me and thanks for watching ❤️

    • @munerahmohamed2846
      @munerahmohamed2846 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Refika hi refika..it seems that u just drizzle the butter on pastry..rather than brushing it..am i correct.

    • @nicmancienne6530
      @nicmancienne6530 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      And I live in the Seychelles and I watch her videos

    • @footworxkarinandringa6569
      @footworxkarinandringa6569 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      OMG I'm drooling all over the place!! Love this!!! ❤

    • @ChiefTiff
      @ChiefTiff ปีที่แล้ว +1

      G’day from Queensland, Australia!

  • @debbybrady1246
    @debbybrady1246 3 ปีที่แล้ว +185

    I was adopted into a Lebanese family. Thank God for that. I grew up eating Baklava, Rolled grape leaves, kibbi, tabouli, stuffed squash. ....my family/cousins still make all the favorite dishes. When other kids in my school brought peanut butter and jelly or balogna sandwiches to school, I brought kibbi and grape leaves! lol

    • @IfyoudontliveinLDNyouarescum
      @IfyoudontliveinLDNyouarescum 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Horseshit

    • @lucysat7826
      @lucysat7826 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for sharing your recipes I enjoy watching your demo Iam watching from Vienna good luck and hope to see more and learn more from you❤️

  • @e529
    @e529 3 ปีที่แล้ว +79

    Important Tip: Phyllo dough has different thicknesses ranging from #4 (thinnest) to a #10 (thickest). Use #4 for baklava.

  • @Tragoudosavros
    @Tragoudosavros 3 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    1st, Refika, I don't know anything of when you were thinner but today, you are far better looking than Jackie Kennedy was
    2nd, "Serbet" is a genuinely Turkish word existing in the Greek language too meaning "Extremely sweet sirope" or "Extremely sweet substance"
    3rd, "Fyllo" is a genuinely Greek word existing in the Turkish language too which in Greek means "Plant leaf" which is usualy thin in most of plants; that's why the thin layers of the fyllo are called like that and finally
    4th but not least, I LOVE BAKLAVA!!!
    THERE'S NO WAY TO THANK YOU REFIKA FOR SHARING THIS RECIPE!!!!!!!!

    • @joededimanadedi
      @joededimanadedi 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I think fyllo is different than yufka. Over here, we use yufka mostly but there are also recipes that use fyllo, but I must admit I'm not a fan of it.

    • @SmthAbout.Money.SmellsLikeLove
      @SmthAbout.Money.SmellsLikeLove 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      She calls it fyllo so it is easier to understand for foreigners we call it yufka in Turkish:)

  • @MB-rk6db
    @MB-rk6db 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Tried this recipe and it turned out perfect. However because of my Iranian heritage I made two changes to give it a more Iranian flavor. 1) added a tablespoon of rose water in the simple syrup and 2) added a tablespoon of ground cardamom to the chopped pistachio. You recipes are great, you explain things well and you make it all fun. ❤

    • @tanmav8846
      @tanmav8846 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      OMG that’s exactly how I make mine! I just happened to love a hint of rose water and cardamom in it. I always thought of it as my own invention lol😂😂

    • @Lucy.K.Diamond
      @Lucy.K.Diamond 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Rose water.. the elixir of love and beauty. ❤

  • @IOANNA333
    @IOANNA333 3 ปีที่แล้ว +108

    I feel like crying.In Greece we make baklava with walnuts or a mix with almonds but it can (Never!) be compared with pistachio baklava.I love everything pistachio and pistachio baklava is one of my all time favourite desserts.Thank you for this recipe Refika and your team.

    • @lunarbike
      @lunarbike 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      most of Greeks come and visit İstanbul. so may be you can come to istanbul and eat Baklava with Pistachio. the famous trademark is GÜLLÜOĞLU. dont forget the name. it is located in karaköy in istanbul (karaköy is located under the Galata Tower)

    • @IOANNA333
      @IOANNA333 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@lunarbike Of course we visit Istanbul.It’s a favourite travel destination of ours.Many friends and family members have already visited and it’s a dream of mine to come one day.I already check the brand you suggested.Tesekkürler my friend.🤍

    • @Ebuje1
      @Ebuje1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Turkish people make baklava with walnuts also, there are many different ways that it's made in Turkey, which I am sure is the same in Greece as we pretty much eat the same food.

    • @IOANNA333
      @IOANNA333 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@Ebuje1 Yes we do share the same food indeed.Here you can find pistachio baklava but not in every pastry shop.It’s not that common.In Athens there are many places that are making politico baklava as we call it.Which means from the town (We refer to Istanbul as the town).And yes we do have many different types of baklava as well but the Turkish ones are on another lever.

    • @Ebuje1
      @Ebuje1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@IOANNA333 I see, I live in Australia so I am not familiar with the type of baklava sold overseas only the type of baklava that is common with Turkish culture. 🙂 when I visited Izmir last they sold mostly the walnut baklava but I must admit it has been many years.

  • @angelalewis6121
    @angelalewis6121 3 ปีที่แล้ว +97

    I feel like we could be best friends, cooking, eating, and I love learning everything you have to teach!!

    • @Refika
      @Refika  3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Angela ❤️😍 such a lovely thing to say

    • @angelalewis6121
      @angelalewis6121 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      @@Refika just the truth, I just wanted you to know how much we love you over here in Canada!

  • @jodrew1845
    @jodrew1845 3 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    OMG, my favorite dessert. New York has wonderful baklava but to have it in a place where the tradition began, it must be amazing. Also having it warm with ice cream looks unbelievable.

    • @Divine-cx8qy
      @Divine-cx8qy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      In Paterson,NJ they put turkish ice cream inside the baklavas or on top of künefe..it's amazing but still not comparable like the ones in Turkey.. I think New York has also turkish ice cream with baklava..

    • @RohanaRamalingam
      @RohanaRamalingam 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      What's your favorite place in NYC for baklava?

  • @lisaboban
    @lisaboban 3 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    I love the recipes. I love Refika's presentation. I love the spirit of this team together! But what always amazes me is the production. Perfect pacing. Great transitions. Adorable jokes. But it never takes away from following the recipe. Nobody on TH-cam does it better.

    • @Refika
      @Refika  3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Thank you so much! It feels amazing when the little details are noticed and appreciated... 🙏

    • @eusou2556
      @eusou2556 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I totally agree. GREAT PRODUCTION.

  • @jeremywhite164
    @jeremywhite164 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I love the way this lady presents the dish after her very eloquent cooking and explanation. She is so full of fun.

  • @jonorisin73
    @jonorisin73 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I just want to say that this is the best looking recipe and best done presentation that I've found on the internet. Thanks so much! Ready to start implementing your techniques next time!

  • @jasmeent5615
    @jasmeent5615 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for the recipe❤. I am an Indian trying turkish recipes from your channel and feeding them to my Irish friends in Ireland who have no idea what these delicacies are but love everything I learned from your YT channel. I love the way you explain and your team tasting recipes or just talking during the shoot. Love all the recipes i made and also like the fact that you suggest alternatives which actually worked for me. Lots of love to you and your team.

  • @annacherry6035
    @annacherry6035 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    And I made brown butter! Taste unbelievable! Love warm still!

  • @mariamalayoubi5565
    @mariamalayoubi5565 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Go Rafika...so proud of you ...as a women, as muslim, and as middle east person❤❤

  • @annhopy5326
    @annhopy5326 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thank you my dear for putting this up. Many years ago I had befriended our little corner market owner, ( in a round about way, that's another story). His wife made baklava, hers was the first I had ever had, I fell in love with it. I have tasted some others through the years only to be disappointed, hers had spoiled me. I will have to make this one and your dry one to see which may come closest to hers. If I remember I think she used pecans. Anyway I can't wait to try this. Have a great day.

  • @franb7262
    @franb7262 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Here in germany you can buy baklava mostly where you find other turkish dishes like Döner or Dürüm. But they are normally very costly, almost 2€ for a mouthfull. But if it would be cheap and tasty like yours, I would probably only roll along the streets with a stomach so large it will block the bosporus. Greetz and stay well. You are amazing.👍

  • @simonportelli5071
    @simonportelli5071 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    My favourite part was watching you all enjoy eating Baklava at the end, you all looked so happy, i love Baklava....yum

  • @zeinakheir2149
    @zeinakheir2149 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hello Refica, In Lebanon we never do this shape of Baklava but now you inspired me more since I never pass up this desert with ice cream when I visit Turkiye.

  • @amygains
    @amygains 3 ปีที่แล้ว +97

    Refika, you are such a talented woman inspiring people around you in a good way. And that baklava looks very delicious 😋

    • @cookingsewingwithnaseem7811
      @cookingsewingwithnaseem7811 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Very nice 👍🏼 zabardast good recipe
      Delicious yummy 😋

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      @alaaosama1133 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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    • @kimchicooking7769
      @kimchicooking7769 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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  • @pragatishree499
    @pragatishree499 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Was browsing about Tahini & found your channel....you explain the preparation in such a homely way....god bless & love from India

  • @noorhood
    @noorhood 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Rafika my ten years old son says he loves the way you explain the recipes . We both love you and ohhh the dolma recipe looks so delicious! Can’t wait to make it . Please more recipes of stuffed veggies . Much love from Germany .

  • @johnstoneyang
    @johnstoneyang 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Glad I look into your videos. Always love Eastern meals. Thank you I really enjoy watching all your videos Will try to cook something one day if only I can get al ingredients in my country

  • @justjan147
    @justjan147 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Refika, oh how I love you, you recipes and all your friends! Every time I watch I wish I was there with you all! Much love to you. And I keep all of Turkey in my prayers. 🙏🏻😊🙏🏻🥰❤

  • @uginiopaka3376
    @uginiopaka3376 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    When they eat it together at the end is my favorite part. They look so happy. :D

  • @anahidkassabian4471
    @anahidkassabian4471 3 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    That paklava video is gorgeous--really looking forward to the dry one. Bahar, your cinematography is always the best, really on point. As for Burak, I love baking of all kinds, bread and pastries, so I would love to see whatever he wants to make!

    • @Refika
      @Refika  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Dear Anahid thank you so much for being such an amazing sub and always showing your love, we really do appreciate it a lot ❤️ Much love and hugs...

  • @angelinabutterfield8935
    @angelinabutterfield8935 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Loved loved loved it m a baklava fan eventhough never eaten one but I would love to try this Turkish pastry. Love the way you film your show adore how bahar comes in the picture n even your husband. I adore your recipes n your show . Keep growing also it's Ghee the 1st pronunciation you gave not Gee 😘

  • @arunadsouza3926
    @arunadsouza3926 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Wow this is Simply Amazing 🤩 ..when I visited Turkey that was the first time I ate it n immediately fell in love with it ..u won't believe I was literally drooling seeing you eat it ...can wait to make this ... thank you sooo much for the detailed explanation

  • @mikemcord8713
    @mikemcord8713 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love it
    Love it Love it..
    This is my most favorite dish. THANKS FOR THE VIDEO

  • @vak459
    @vak459 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I love how you show the recipes in a very approachable way. And how you talk about reducing waste when we cook. Btw, Ghee is pronounced with a hard g, like in the word give.

  • @5dmavila
    @5dmavila 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I just found your channel a few weeks ago and love all the dishes. I've made the hummus twice already, and the on the list is the kebob recipe.

  • @fayelangton1367
    @fayelangton1367 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Your show is so much fun and I love to see everyone tuck in. Wonderful food!!

  • @PBTKaizen
    @PBTKaizen 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Omg just found this channel! Subscribed! Do you happen to have a video on making Tantuni? The street food that’s hard to get here at a turkish restaurant…. Don’t know why it’s so difficult but I tasted it first in Hamburg at a famous spot close to a mosque… then in turkey after a night out, little corner spots had them and served in fresh made wraps ! Best thing ever!!! I crave the taste of it!

  • @deborahneumann9162
    @deborahneumann9162 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    OMGoodness!!! WOW! One of these days when I can entertain once again... THIS will be the dessert! In the meantime, I will wait for the 'dry Baklava' so I personally can eat some. I have been a Baklava fan for most of my Life - ate a LOT of it when I visited Israel... TOTALLY hooked. (: Thank you for this recipe and the JUBILANT devouring of the delectable results! (: (: (:

  • @tanjatrenker927
    @tanjatrenker927 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Your most addictive recipe ever!

  • @TheSlavChef
    @TheSlavChef 3 ปีที่แล้ว +61

    I know the original is with pistachions, but we don't have a lot of them here and they are quite expensive. My grandma (and a lot of people here actually) are preparing it with walnuts and some even with peanuts. I know it isn't the original one but it is quite good!! The other part is exactly the same :D Great video!

    • @emre05x
      @emre05x 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      As you say the original is with pistachio, but there is nothing wrong about using other nuts for it. There is a wide variety of baklavas and that's what makes it amazing.

    • @mariamrostami1200
      @mariamrostami1200 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      baklava is delicious with any kind of nuts but even in past in Iran some people make them with cooked mashed beans! because nuts were costly for general public.

    • @kurisutiiina9015
      @kurisutiiina9015 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      tbh i like it with walnuts way more 👌🏼

    • @davidbennett9691
      @davidbennett9691 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I'm making it this afternoon with pine nuts, hazelnuts, and rose syrup.

    • @TheSlavChef
      @TheSlavChef 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@emre05x I agree!!! I like all of them too.

  • @entertainmetsheaven4356
    @entertainmetsheaven4356 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I ate baklawa first time back in 1984 when my father visited Turkey and he took that along from there. We fall in love with baklawa... it was in a huge quantity and we enjoyed it for long i remember. Now its available normally but the real one is far way tastier... i wish one day i visit Turkey

  • @kavithap8978
    @kavithap8978 3 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    In India, Ghee-the clarified butter is major ingredient in the preparation of sweets, you can even add a spoonful of ghee with hot rice,and mix well. It is a yummy comfort food with potato fry

    • @Jamaisvous45
      @Jamaisvous45 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Agree. Same in Pakistan. My Grandmother used to make butter from fresh milk and then Ghee from that butter. It is really good and organic :)

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      @alaaosama1133 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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  • @mariapaulastepanian9930
    @mariapaulastepanian9930 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This recipe reminds me of my mommy❤️

  • @seemamohsin5852
    @seemamohsin5852 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    You !re just amazing as always.it's a treasure to watch you.your first pronunciation of ghee was right.

  • @delightnow
    @delightnow 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I love baclava! and everything turkish, as much as I love my Turkish Angora cat. Love seeing the cats in the video as well. I buy them in small pieces because am diabetic but thanks for the recipe. I will try to make them when I go to where I came from. My children and grandchildren will surely enjoy it. Glad you shared this recipe! Thanks a lot. Greetings from Holland

    • @Refika
      @Refika  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Much much love to Holland ❤️ Glad you enjoyed the episode

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  • @hoshangdastoor7618
    @hoshangdastoor7618 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm from India. I've been to Turkey on vacation and one of my most favourite desserts (and purchases to take back home), was...YES, baklava!
    Thank you for teaching us how to make this gorgeous creation from Turkey.

  • @ΦωτεινηΒοκολου
    @ΦωτεινηΒοκολου 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    You're my super cook hero!Thanks for the recipe!!! You make it look soooo easy! I'm in ...love with the baklava with pistachio instead of blakava with walnuts! I've just promised my girls to make it one of these days for them!

  • @silverviv
    @silverviv 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I had the wonderful experience and privilege of living in Saudi Arabia for 10 years during the Golden year's. That is when I fell in love with many different types of food from many cultures. Thank you for this beautiful recipe.

  • @ramkitty
    @ramkitty 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Those pistachios look so amazing and fresh

  • @abdulhameedalmohaisen5131
    @abdulhameedalmohaisen5131 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hello Refika
    Baklava it was best baklave
    It was too delicious delicious
    Thank you so much
    B/R
    🎉🎉

  • @athichaguldurur2623
    @athichaguldurur2623 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I've been here for 3 years and always keep trying your recipe :) You are just AMAZİNG!!

  • @watercressfabrique3333
    @watercressfabrique3333 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    i tried this recipe and eating it felt like fainting in heaven. THANK YOU REFIKA FOR SHARING YOUR AMAZING CULTURE WITH US!! TESEKKÜR EDERIM!!!

  • @karenreeves856
    @karenreeves856 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Oh! Thank you Refika! I love Baklava, I can get it at a local Kebab shop - called Istanbul Kebab! They make it fresh every day - and it's soooo good! I've always been a bit scared of using phyllo pastry - I use and make puff and short pastries all the time, so don't know why I have a fear of phyllo! I'm going to feel the fear and do it anyway! I really want to make Baklava!!! Big hugs from New Zealand xx

  • @timtucker7762
    @timtucker7762 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you so much for saving me so much time! I'm trying this for the first time and some videos I've watched require the butter baste on EVERY layer! Now I know not to waste so much butter and time. That probably would have turned out too soggy, especially on the top half.
    I also now know why the syrup must be made with plain white sugar. I was thinking maybe more flavors like brown sugar, corn syrup, or (being Canadian) maple syrup. But thanks to you I now see that you want crystallization instead of caramelization, which makes sense now for more crunch and less soggy.
    Thank you again from Canada!

  • @syldee8927
    @syldee8927 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hello Refika, I have watched a few of your shows within the last year, I love your enthusiasm & style. I had s blast eating Turkush fresh foods everyday & drinking rhaki during my visit to Turkey. I hope to learn & try cooking Turkish foods. Thanks for sharing! Syl

  • @tmax4528
    @tmax4528 ปีที่แล้ว

    Merhaba Refika! Love your Chanel! Lived in Istanbul for two years so love seeing the Istanbul views on your Chanel. I had this baklava when I lived there and have been trying to find a recipe since moving back to America. Thank you so much! I made it for friends, it came out great and everyone loved it served with the ice cream . Just like I had it Turkey! Thank you so much for making this approachable and not too diff to make! ❤

  • @reneehubbard5318
    @reneehubbard5318 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Bahar's face says it all. That looks amazing. I will make it for the holidays.

  • @jennjennedington279
    @jennjennedington279 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Refika (and Bahar and everyone so happily eating baklava) - tonight when I watched you make this and Bahar stood there with her mouth so full of joy I burst into tears. Watching you makes me so happy no matter what other emotions are flooding. Thank you for what you do for the world.

    • @Refika
      @Refika  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you so so much for appreciating what we do and being on this journey with us ❤️

  • @MisnadHaque
    @MisnadHaque 3 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    Yum! I love how those pistachios are so green. Really does wonders for its appearance. I've been using about half a lime for my sherbet and way before it started boiling. I guess I should try a few drops next time and also use warm syrup on the hot baklava. I've always used cold syrup though. Great video and presentation!

    • @Refika
      @Refika  3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      So good! Please let me know if it improves the taste 😘

    • @alaaosama1133
      @alaaosama1133 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      th-cam.com/video/XltO8OGphHc/w-d-xo.html

    • @MisnadHaque
      @MisnadHaque 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@Refika I tried your method: warm syrup on hot baklava… best decision ever. It’s far more crispy than my previous attempts and the syrup has soaked really well.. hardly any dripping. Btw, lime juice cuts the sweetness significantly more than lemon or orange so it balances it out really well. Would love to see a video on the balloreah sweet too!

  • @Hammad2.o07
    @Hammad2.o07 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dear Refika, I can’t get over you and Turkey. When ever I am craving Turkish food I just watch your show again and again😊. I m coming to Turkey in July and I m very excited about it. Hope to meet you one day. 💗💗

  • @greatboniwanker
    @greatboniwanker 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Dearest Refika, thank you for sharing your tasty recipes, your exquisite city, and your beautiful smile with us each Saturday :) Hello Crew - Thank you too!

  • @southernbelle6838
    @southernbelle6838 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Pistachios are SO expensive in the US☹️
    I've never seen it served warm with ice cream.
    Can't wait to make it!!!
    Live your videos!
    Thank you 🙏

  • @bezdezka
    @bezdezka 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Such excitement 😁 almost blew my speakers off, this has to be the best baklava recipe, I scored phylo pastry this week and it's waiting in my freezer for a good excuse (1st time I've come across proper phylo pastry iny town, yay)

  • @acacioamparo
    @acacioamparo 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Refikha!! Aren't you just an amazing extraordinary being?
    Yes you are and we get a lot of that by watching you. God bless your endeavours! Thanks a lot!

  • @pejoly2
    @pejoly2 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I am heading to the closest place I can find Baklava! My mouth was watering watching you guys enjoy that perfect creation. Thanks

    • @Refika
      @Refika  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      It's so good! Hope you enjoy your baklava 😘😘

  • @rstre7388
    @rstre7388 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    OMG! I m so happy finding a healthier and faster recipie of bakllava💗 In my country we blend and mix the nuts (we use walnuts) with sugar too. So we use much more sugar than you did,so I m going to make it your way and feel good too😀 I miss the old times when neighborwoman came and helped my mom to make the filos...but I can make it by my self now and faster too! Thanks ! 🙋‍♀️

  • @renataferreira4885
    @renataferreira4885 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I followed your recipe and blew some minds! Everyone was impressed and I had so little trouble making it😈 Only thing missing was kaymak😂 ❤️

  • @angelasmith9739
    @angelasmith9739 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have a lot of people in my family with nut allergies. I made a Pinenut/Pumpkin seed/Sunflower seed mix and it turned out amazing.

  • @lindaleroux2888
    @lindaleroux2888 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Yum! Yum! One of my most favourite pastries! Thank you, now i know of a quick and easy way to make it.

  • @elifranaustaal6345
    @elifranaustaal6345 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Refika abla nasıl bu kadar güzel şeyler yapabilirsin hayranlıkla izliyorum hem Türkçesini hem yabancı olanını bende senin gibi yapmak isterim idolsün gerçekten

  • @DrBrunoRecipes
    @DrBrunoRecipes 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Looks delicious 😋 Greetings from Scotland 😊 Have a wonderful day everyone 🌻

  • @purplelavender3249
    @purplelavender3249 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank Refika! Can you please do a show making homemade phyllo dough? 🙏That would be so wonderful? Thank you!

  • @hianksiety
    @hianksiety 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Oooh! That Burak is so handsome❤️ You look pretty good too, Refika and Bahar😉 Thanks for the recipe and your shows are the finest bit of my week! Love you’s❤️

  • @kelleydeclue4100
    @kelleydeclue4100 ปีที่แล้ว

    You can also sharpen knives with dry rice.. Stick the knives in a canister of rice for an hour or so. I thought it crazy, but I tried it and it worked. i love me some baklava, thank you for showing me how to make this dish!

    • @Refika
      @Refika  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you for this small hint, will definitely try it! ❤

  • @julioblas2083
    @julioblas2083 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I made this yesterday and it tasted so good! Your recipe is amazing! I was easy to follow as well!!

    • @Refika
      @Refika  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Wow 😍 Thank you for trying! And glad you liked it

  • @rosem7042
    @rosem7042 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Oh my gosh... this looks so absolutely refined. Delicate, even. It's nothing like the baklava my mother made growing up - diamond-cut hunks of it swimming in citrus-zest infuses honey, stuffed with layers and layers and layers of walnuts and cinnamon, and sometimes even dressed-up with chopped chocolate - but it fits all the same criteria. I always wondered why hers had little browned flecks on it, and now I know. Looking forward to trying this recipe as soon as I can find some phyllo dough 😋

  • @neald3836
    @neald3836 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Great show, great food, great people....watching this, it makes my day

  • @namitakashyap7146
    @namitakashyap7146 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love, Love, 💕 Love...... Hugs and Love from India.. Baklava is available at our high-end sweet shops. We just love it. Thankyou for sharing this recipe.

  • @avgonyma1
    @avgonyma1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Such a delicious video!!
    Just might do it...

    • @Refika
      @Refika  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      You should! ❤️😍

    • @avgonyma1
      @avgonyma1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Refika i need to shed off 10+ kilos, but your challenging me well!! 😜

  • @Amyrahasan
    @Amyrahasan 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I am from India i love the way you teach i never tried Baklava but now i will it
    It look delicious

  • @David-R-Hall
    @David-R-Hall 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    My absolute favourite, love baklava ❤️❤️❤️

  • @julibeswick-valentine3690
    @julibeswick-valentine3690 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    My number one dessert, I only eat it with green pistachio. I make it only a few of times a year for Christmas and special occasions as the nuts are very expensive, I shall try your method next time. wish I could have some right now.

  • @mariaraynor
    @mariaraynor 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Oh Refika, how joyful this video is. Watching your friends eat your food is just lovely with all their delighted expressions on tasting the deliciousness….. mmmmm 😋
    Also you my lovely lady are beautiful, even more so than Jackie O!
    Keeping doing what your doing, I’m loving it
    Take care xx

  • @incoronatabarranca1762
    @incoronatabarranca1762 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I would love ❤️ for him to make bread 🥯 your staff are amazing,wonderful sense of friendship between you all I’m soo happy 😃 watching you all working together like a family. God bless all of you from Australia 🇦🇺

  • @Khadeejahraja
    @Khadeejahraja 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Oooh, this is the recipe I’ve been waiting for! Thank you.

    • @Refika
      @Refika  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      You are so welcome!

  • @ginazati8310
    @ginazati8310 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Rafika , I in joy ur recipes , you are so adorable when you speak English 🥰 and I watch most off ur show and I learn a lot about cooking I thank you and ur crew all you guys are amazing and I’m happy you co. Growing , and wish you good luck

  • @terricoe7766
    @terricoe7766 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Beauty - Just like a piece of Art from “The Food Artist “ . Baklava is one of my favs. Never saw it with pistachios 👏

    • @mcaglar
      @mcaglar 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Pistachio is the main ingredient of "real" baklava.

    • @TheBLGL
      @TheBLGL 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      That’s cause when baklava was brought to the US, it was Greek and Arab immigrants, and they either make it differently OR they wanted to cut costs, so they made it with walnuts instead. I’ve never been to Greece or the Levantine countries, but I have lived in Turkey, this is definitely the original way. No cinnamon or lemon or honey either, like at some places include in the States. There was one place on the European side of the Bosporus where my French roommate would get chocolate baklava, which was delicious and I guess their speciality, we never found it anywhere else, but even that had pistachios in it.
      But even at most Arab and Greek restaurants here, they put a sprinkle of pistachios on top, cause it’s meant to have them. Maybe you just live in BFE, 🤷🏻‍♀️.

    • @SmthAbout.Money.SmellsLikeLove
      @SmthAbout.Money.SmellsLikeLove 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TheBLGL I am Turkish and people do sell choclate baklava and other versions in Turkish shop but I still prefere the original one

  • @greenwayalbania575
    @greenwayalbania575 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi Refika! I am writing from Albania! I have done several of your recipes and they are wonderful! You are amaizing !

  • @leafygirl
    @leafygirl 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    So excited to try this recipe!

    • @Refika
      @Refika  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Hope you like it! ❤️ Please let me know how it goes 😍

  • @draganamitrovic4614
    @draganamitrovic4614 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is paradise...cennet 😋

  • @diane7314
    @diane7314 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Looks absolutely delicious. I make baklava too but I even learned more today. Thank you. Also I love your look today, you look chic! 👌🇨🇦💗

  • @flymehome31
    @flymehome31 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I like the way you show your recipes ! I love all Turkish food sweets or whatever ! And Turkish baklava My God I just love it!!!!!! Yummy 😋

  • @ksudha74
    @ksudha74 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Yummy! Looks delicious....looking forward to having this while in Turkey!

    • @Refika
      @Refika  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Have fun! 😍

  • @melenelewis2955
    @melenelewis2955 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Watching you is such a pleasure! Your recipes are ALL so wonderful ......how am I going to find the time to do them All and how far am I going to be after singing them ALL! It is a MUST DO!!!! Greetings from South Africa 😘

  • @sanaumber9031
    @sanaumber9031 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    much love Refika..God bless...Love all your recipies and i try them too💞💞💞xoxoxo

    • @Refika
      @Refika  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you so much 🙏 i appreciate it...

  • @errolcileli6032
    @errolcileli6032 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    My family adds a couple of heaping teaspoons of breadcrumbs and a pinch of allspice in the pistachio or nut mix. This gives flavor and helps keep together when cutting

  • @anjamari4670
    @anjamari4670 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I learned how to make this recently and the joy I get while laying layers of dough is surreal , this culture has incredible food

  • @pascalpoussin1209
    @pascalpoussin1209 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Bravo, this was incredible.

    • @busysan1
      @busysan1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I enjoy watching your shows. My husband was a regular visitor to Turkey for business. He loves Turkish foods. I have tried several of your recipes, humus, lavish and the meat with cheese, pomegranate molasses. I made this and shared it with many of my family members.
      You have inspired me to buy some items from your Etsy store last month. Turkish tea set and a set of copper pots.
      Hope we can meet up sometime. I am an excellent cook, but I don't measure ingredients. So I also grow an organic garden, so many of my foods from the garden is in my inspirational dishes.

    • @alaaosama1133
      @alaaosama1133 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      th-cam.com/video/XltO8OGphHc/w-d-xo.html

  • @sanuriktu5427
    @sanuriktu5427 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Bu tarifi Ramazan ayinde denedim ve misafirlerim BA-YIL-DI! Hatta serbetin hepsini dokmedim az sekerli baklava oldu😍 birde antepin katmeri var onuda yaparmisiniz🥰

  • @wanderchica
    @wanderchica 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    FINALLY! The ONE recipe I've been waiting for. Thank you, Rafika! You are glowing in this video!

    • @Refika
      @Refika  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yay! Thank you! ❤️❤️😍

  • @gabriellatoth-kekesz
    @gabriellatoth-kekesz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Amazing! I baked baklava already few times, but this version is a must try! ✨

  • @BulgarianRose1
    @BulgarianRose1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    "Don't do what I do but it is perfect when it is warm" make up your mind woman :D. Love, love, love your videos. Really relaxing and comforting. I enjoy them very much

  • @reena261
    @reena261 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you, Refika and team! Love your videos; I’ve always wanted to make baklava! 🙏🏼
    Edit: I made this for my father in law’s birthday today; It was delicious! Thank you for the recipe! I wish I had Burak to come help with the layering because maaaan that took time!

  • @kejsi111
    @kejsi111 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just in love with these recipess

  • @summaiyaanjum604
    @summaiyaanjum604 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I love baklava .. just a little word about Ghee. Its pronounced as g as in game . Its gh ee .. lots of love from Pakistan

    • @florasarker9457
      @florasarker9457 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You're right. To pronounce ghee, we have to emphasis on ' h ', not only on ' g '. From Bangladesh 😊