How do I make vegan baklava?

Discover the wonders of vegan baking with our 'Vegan Baklava' recipe. No animal products, but same amount of flaky, nutty, sweet goodness!

You'll need

Items needed to answer the question, How do I make vegan Baklava. Items include: Walnuts Almonds Pistachios Sugar Ground cinnamon Salt Vegan butter or coconut oil Water Maple syrup Lemon juice Vanilla extract Flour Sugar syrup Walnuts Almonds

Walnuts 1 cup, finely chopped
Almonds 1 cup, finely chopped
Pistachios 1/2 cup, finely chopped
Sugar 1 cup
Ground cinnamon 2 teaspoons
Salt a pinch
Vegan butter or coconut oil 3/4 cup, melted
Water 1/2 cup
Maple syrup 2 tablespoons
Lemon juice 1 tablespoon
Vanilla extract 1 teaspoon
Flour 2 1/2 cups
Sugar syrup 1 cup sugar, 1 cup water, 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Walnuts 2 cups
Almonds 1 cup

Take note
Remember to read the labels of your ingredients to make sure they are vegan-friendly. Also, be careful when handling hot sugar syrup, as it can cause burns.

1

Prepare the Nut Filling

In a bowl, mix together finely chopped walnuts, almonds, pistachios, sugar, ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Set aside for later.

2

Prep the Baklava Dough

In a large bowl, combine melted vegan butter or coconut oil with water, maple syrup, lemon juice, and a hint of vanilla extract. Gradually add flour and knead until you have a soft, pliable dough.

3

Roll, Layer, and Bake

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll out the dough into a thin sheet, then cut it to fit your baking dish. Brush the bottom of the dish with vegan butter or oil, and layer the dough sheets, brushing each layer with more butter. Spread a generous amount of the nut filling on top of each layer, then repeat the dough and nut layering until you run out of ingredients. Finish with a final layer of dough.

4

Score and Bake

Using a sharp knife, score the top layer of the unbaked Baklava to create diamond or square shapes. Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until golden and crispy.

5

Sweeten the Deal

While the Baklava is baking, combine sugar, water, and lemon juice in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves, then let it simmer for a few minutes to create a sugar syrup. Once the Baklava is out of the oven, immediately pour the warm sugar syrup over the hot pastry. Let it cool and absorb the syrup for at least 4 hours, or overnight for the best flavor and texture.