World Flavors Cookbook

Armenian Pakhlava

Name: Armenian Pakhlava
Cook time: 45 min
Cuisine: Armenia
Ingredients: Phyllo dough or homemade flaky dough; 2 cups walnuts, ground; 1 cup sugar; 1 tsp cinnamon; 1/2 tsp cloves; Honey syrup

A rich, multi-layered pastry filled with walnuts and honey syrup, scented with cloves and cinnamon.

Cuisine: Armenia

Ingredients

Phyllo dough or homemade flaky dough
2 cups walnuts, ground
1 cup sugar
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp cloves
Honey syrup

Instructions

1. Layer 20-30 sheets of dough, brushing each with butter. 2. Spread the walnut-spice mixture in the middle layers. 3. Cut into diamond shapes before baking. 4. Bake at 350°F (175°C) until golden. 5. Pour cool honey syrup over the hot pastry.