Rolled Baklava (Kıvrım)

Ingredients

• 1 pack phyllo dough
• 250g melted butterInstead: olive oil
• 2 cups crushed walnuts
• 3 cups granulated sugar
• 3 cups water
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil

Calories are an editor’s estimate per serving, not a lab measurement.

Method

1. 1

   Boil sugar and water for the syrup, add lemon juice, and let it cool.

2. 2

   Melt the butter and mix with vegetable oil.

3. 3

   Lay one sheet of phyllo, brush with butter, and sprinkle with walnuts.

4. 4

   Roll loosely onto a dowel and scrunch from both ends to remove.

5. 5

   Place on a tray and brush with remaining butter.

6. 6

   Bake at 180°C until golden brown.

7. 7

   Pour cold syrup over the hot baklava and let it absorb.

Note. Cover the phyllo dough with a damp cloth to prevent drying.