Caramel Baklava

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a 20x20cm (8x8 inch) baking dish.

   Tip: Make sure to line the dish with parchment paper for easy removal.

2. 2

   Make the phyllo dough by mixing flour, cold butter, eggs, and salt in a bowl until a dough forms.

   Tip: Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 10 minutes.

3. 3

   Roll out the phyllo dough to a thickness of about 1/8 inch (3mm) and cut it into 10 equal pieces.

   Tip: Place the phyllo pieces on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

4. 4

   Layer the phyllo pieces in the baking dish, brushing each layer with melted butter.

   Tip: Repeat this process 5 times, finishing with a layer of phyllo on top.

5. 5

   Mix the chopped nuts, confectioner's sugar, and saffron threads in a bowl.

   Tip: Spread the nut mixture evenly over the top layer of phyllo.

6. 6

   Drizzle the caramel sauce over the nut mixture and sprinkle with unsalted pistachios.

   Tip: Make sure to cover the entire surface.

7. 7

   Bake the baklava for 40 minutes, or until the phyllo is golden brown and the caramel sauce is bubbly.

   Tip: Remove from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes.

8. 8

   Drizzle the maple syrup over the baklava and sprinkle with confectioner's sugar.

   Tip: Serve warm or at room temperature.

9. 9

   Cut the baklava into diamond-shaped pieces and serve.

   Tip: Enjoy!