Turkish Baklava Making Workshop

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Home Made Baklava Making Courses In Istanbul
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Turkish Baklava Making Workshop
Home Made Baklava Making Course

Date: Available All Year Long with reservation
Time: Time is flexible but suitable at 10:30 or late afternoons
Duration : 3 – 4 Hours

Turkish baklava is a traditional homemade pastry that is popular throughout the Middle East and Mediterranean regions. It is a sweet confection made with layers of thin phyllo dough that is filled with chopped nuts and (usually) sweetened with honey or syrup. The classic version of Turkish baklava is made with walnuts, but pistachios and almonds are also popular choices. Baklava is usually served as a dessert and is usually accompanied by a cup of Turkish coffee or tea. Baklava is a laborintensive dish that requires patience and attention to detail. The dough is rolled out very thin and then layered with the chopped nuts. The layers are then brushed with melted butter or ghee and baked until golden brown. Once out of the oven, the baklava is drenched in a syrup made from sugar, honey, and water. This syrup helps to keep the pastry moist and gives it a sweet flavor. In Turkey, baklava is served for special occasions such as weddings, holidays, and other special events. It is also a popular street food and can be found in many Turkish cafés and bakeries. Baklava is a popular gift item and can be purchased in specialty stores

Baklava is a rich, sweet pastry featured in many cuisines of the former Ottoman countries. It is a pastry made of layers of phyllo dough filled with chopped walnuts or pistachios and sweetened with syrup or honey.

About The Workshop 

We will teach you how to make 1 tray of classical baklava from scratch along with the help of our local teacher in her home kitchen.

History of Turkish Baklava

The origin of Turkish Baklava is disputed, and there are many claims of its origin. Some say it was brought to Turkey by the Ottomans from Central Asia, while others claim it was first created in the kitchens of the Topkapi Palace in Istanbul. The more accepted version, however, is that Baklava is an OttomanTurkish dish that was adopted and adapted from the cuisines of the former lands of the Ottoman Empire. The first written record of Baklava comes from Nizam alMulks 11thcentury book, The Book of Government. This recipe, which is still used in modern Turkish cuisine, includes a dough filled with chopped nuts and sweetened with syrup. In the 16th century, the Ottoman court developed a new style of Baklava, which included pistachios and almonds. This version is known as thedoublelayered Baklava and is still popular in Turkey today. In the 18th century, the popularity of Baklava increased, and by the 19th century it had become a staple of the Ottoman cuisine. Today, Turkish Baklava continues to be enjoyed throughout the Middle East and beyond.

Bazaar Turkey – Les Arts Turcs Art Studio
Alemdar Mh. Incili Cavus St.
No: 19 Floor : 3 (Behind The Underground Cistern)
Sultanahmet 34110
Istanbul, Turkey
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