Baklava Rolls (Burma) by @feelgoodfoodie

≈ 1h10

12 servings

🫓

450 g

Phyllo dough

🌰

Nuts

🍬

500 g

Sugar

🪵

3 g

Cinnamon

🧈

170 g

Butter

🍯

Simple syrup

  1. Step
    • phyllo dough

    Thaw the phyllo dough according to the package directions and keep the sheets covered with a lightly damp towel.

  2. Chop
    • pistachios
    • walnuts

    Finely chop the pistachios and walnuts until they resemble coarse crumbs.

  3. Combine
    • pistachios
    • walnuts
    • granulated sugar

    Combine the chopped pistachios, walnuts, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, and ground cinnamon in a mixing bowl.

  4. Preheat
    • unsalted butter

    Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and brush the baking pan with some of the melted unsalted butter.

  5. Lay
    • phyllo dough
    • unsalted butter

    Lay 2 phyllo dough sheets on the work surface and brush the top sheet generously with melted unsalted butter.

  6. Spread
    • pistachios
    • walnuts
    • granulated sugar

    Spread about 3 tablespoons of the nut mixture in a line along the long edge of the phyllo dough.

  7. Place
    • phyllo dough

    Place a wooden dowel along the filled edge and roll the phyllo dough tightly around it into a long log.

  8. Step
    • phyllo dough

    Scrunch the rolled phyllo dough inward from both ends of the dowel to create a ridged baklava roll.

  9. Place
    • phyllo dough
    • unsalted butter

    Slide the scrunched baklava roll off the dowel and place it seam-side down in the buttered baking pan.

  10. Step
    • phyllo dough
    • pistachios
    • walnuts

    Repeat the rolling and scrunching process with the remaining phyllo dough, nut mixture, and melted unsalted butter.

  11. Brush
    • unsalted butter

    Brush all baklava rolls with the remaining melted unsalted butter and bake until deeply golden and crisp, about 30 to 35 minutes.

  12. Combine
    • granulated sugar
    • water
    • honey

    Combine the remaining 2 cups granulated sugar, water, honey, and lemon juice in a saucepan.

  13. Boil
    • granulated sugar
    • water
    • honey

    Bring the syrup to a boil, then simmer it for 8 to 10 minutes until slightly thickened.

  14. Pour
    • granulated sugar
    • water
    • honey

    Pour the hot syrup evenly over the hot baked baklava rolls immediately after removing them from the oven.

  15. Cool
    • Simple syrup

    Let the baklava rolls cool completely in the pan so they absorb the syrup and become sticky.

Baklava Rolls (Burma) by @feelgoodfoodie

≈ 1h10

12 servings

🫓

450 g

Phyllo dough

🌰

Nuts

🍬

500 g

Sugar

🪵

3 g

Cinnamon

🧈

170 g

Butter

🍯

Simple syrup

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/15

    Thaw the phyllo dough according to the package directions and keep the sheets covered with a lightly damp towel.

    🫓phyllo dough
    🥣mixing bowl
  2. Step 2/15

    Finely chop the pistachios and walnuts until they resemble coarse crumbs.

    🥜pistachios
    🌰walnuts
    🔪knife
    🪵cutting board
  3. Step 3/15

    Combine the chopped pistachios, walnuts, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, and ground cinnamon in a mixing bowl.

    🥜pistachios
    🌰walnuts
    🍬granulated sugar
    🪵ground cinnamon
    🥣mixing bowl
    🥄measuring cups
    🥄measuring spoons
    🥄spatula
  4. Step 4/15

    Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and brush the baking pan with some of the melted unsalted butter.

    🧈unsalted butter
    🍳baking pan
    🖌️pastry brush
  5. Step 5/15

    Lay 2 phyllo dough sheets on the work surface and brush the top sheet generously with melted unsalted butter.

    🫓phyllo dough
    🧈unsalted butter
    🖌️pastry brush
  6. Step 6/15

    Spread about 3 tablespoons of the nut mixture in a line along the long edge of the phyllo dough.

    🥜pistachios
    🌰walnuts
    🍬granulated sugar
    🪵ground cinnamon
    🫓phyllo dough
    🥄measuring spoons
  7. Step 7/15

    Place a wooden dowel along the filled edge and roll the phyllo dough tightly around it into a long log.

    🫓phyllo dough
    🪵wooden dowel
  8. Step 8/15

    Scrunch the rolled phyllo dough inward from both ends of the dowel to create a ridged baklava roll.

    🫓phyllo dough
    🪵wooden dowel
  9. Step 9/15

    Slide the scrunched baklava roll off the dowel and place it seam-side down in the buttered baking pan.

    🫓phyllo dough
    🧈unsalted butter
    🪵wooden dowel
    🍳baking pan
  10. Step 10/15

    Repeat the rolling and scrunching process with the remaining phyllo dough, nut mixture, and melted unsalted butter.

    🫓phyllo dough
    🥜pistachios
    🌰walnuts
    🍬granulated sugar
    🪵ground cinnamon
    🧈unsalted butter
    🖌️pastry brush
    🪵wooden dowel
    🍳baking pan
  11. Step 11/15

    Brush all baklava rolls with the remaining melted unsalted butter and bake until deeply golden and crisp, about 30 to 35 minutes.

    🧈unsalted butter
    🖌️pastry brush
    🍳baking pan
  12. Step 12/15

    Combine the remaining 2 cups granulated sugar, water, honey, and lemon juice in a saucepan.

    🍬granulated sugar
    💧water
    🍯honey
    🍋lemon juice
    🍲saucepan
    🥄measuring cups
    🥄measuring spoons
  13. Step 13/15

    Bring the syrup to a boil, then simmer it for 8 to 10 minutes until slightly thickened.

    🍬granulated sugar
    💧water
    🍯honey
    🍋lemon juice
    🍲saucepan
    🥄spatula
  14. Step 14/15

    Pour the hot syrup evenly over the hot baked baklava rolls immediately after removing them from the oven.

    🍬granulated sugar
    💧water
    🍯honey
    🍋lemon juice
    🍳baking pan
    🍲saucepan
  15. Step 15/15

    Let the baklava rolls cool completely in the pan so they absorb the syrup and become sticky.

    🍳baking pan

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Grains

Ingredients

Phyllo dough, Nuts, Sugar, Cinnamon, Butter, Simple syrup

Notes

Phyllo dough (used to roll the baklava into logs), Nuts (used for the filling), Sugar (used for the filling), Cinnamon (used for the filling), Butter (typically brushed on phyllo before baking), Simple syrup (poured hot over the baked rolls)

Allergens

Gluten

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Calories

250 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 4g, Carbohydrates: 31g, Total fat: 13g, Saturated fat: 5g, Fiber: 2g, Sugars: 21g, Sodium: 55mg

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Calcium: 35mg, Iron: 1mg, Potassium: 105mg

Vitamins

Vitamin A: 110mcg RAE, Vitamin E: 1.2mg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

35 minutes

Cooking

35 minutes

Overall

1 hour 10 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Medium (2/4)

Steps

15 steps

Equipments

Utensils

mixing bowl, measuring cups, measuring spoons, pastry brush, wooden dowel, baking pan, saucepan, knife, cutting board, spatula

Appliances

Oven, Stove

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Dessert, Snack

Occasions

Ramadan, Eid, Celebration, Holiday, Tea time

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@feelgoodfoodie

Origin

Cuisine

Geographic

to inform

Various

Aspect

Texture

Crunchy, Crispy, Sticky, Flaky, Syrupy

Flavors

Sweet, Buttery, Nutty, Cinnamon, Honey, Citrusy

Other

Price

Low

Recommended Preservation

room temperature

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 3 days (Store fully cooled rolls in an airtight container,Keep away from humidity,Do not refrigerate if crispness is preferred), fridge : 7 days (Store in an airtight container,Bring to room temperature before serving,Reheat briefly in a low oven to restore crispness), freezer : 90 days (Freeze in an airtight freezer-safe container,Separate layers with parchment paper,Thaw at room temperature before serving)