Sweet Tradition: Learn to Make Authentic Baklava at Home

Belgrade, Serbia – Home cooks are embracing traditional sweets with renewed enthusiasm, as a recent online tutorial from the channel "Šta za ručak?" (What for Lunch?) guides viewers through the creation of classic baklava. The video, uploaded on June 19, 2025, meticulously details each step, from preparing the aromatic lemon-infused syrup to layering the delicate phyllo dough with a rich walnut filling. The recipe calls for 700g of sugar, 20g of vanilla sugar, 800ml of water, and one lemon for the syrup, which is boiled and then cooled. For the filling, 500g of walnuts (half finely ground, half coarsely chopped), 5 tablespoons of sugar, and 10g of vanilla sugar are combined. The baklava is assembled by brushing thin phyllo sheets with a mixture of 150g melted butter and 100ml oil, layering them with the walnut mixture in a 38x28cm pan. After being cut into squares, the pastry is baked at 180°C for approximately 40 minutes. The final step involves pouring the cooled syrup over the hot, freshly baked baklava, allowing it to soak in the sweet liquid. This detailed guide offers an accessible way for anyone to recreate this beloved dessert at home.