- Honey got too hard after baking.
- Honey caramelizes (turns to candy) if baked too long. The pastry protects it, but watch the time.
Honey Walnut Strudel (Baklava Style)
This honey strudel recalls flavors of baklava but fits the Hungarian strudel tradition. Honey not only sweetens but caramelizes between layers, binding the walnut and crisp pastry. Simpler than stuffed strudels, it's a crunchy treat excellent with wine.
Ingredients
1
package
Phyllo Dough
1/2
cup
Honey
2
cups
Ground Walnuts
1/2
cup
Breadcrumbs (toasted)
1/2
cup
Butter (melted)
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Equipment Needed
- Baking sheet
- Pastry brush
- Damp towel
Allergen Information
Wheat
Tree Nut (Walnut)
Milk
Instructions
1
✓
Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
Tip: Leaking honey burns; paper saves scrubbing.
2
✓
Lay out first phyllo sheet (on damp towel), brush with butter. Sprinkle lightly with breadcrumbs and walnuts. Drizzle thin lines of honey.
Tip: Don't soak with honey! Thin drizzles will spread with heat.
3
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Place next sheet on top, repeat layering (butter, crumbs, walnut, honey) until sheets are used. 3-4 sheets per roll.
Tip: Layering (laminating) creates crunch.
4
✓
Roll tightly. Place on sheet, brush top generously with butter.
Tip: Top butter is essential for color and preventing drying.
5
✓
Bake 25-30 minutes until golden brown. Let cool slightly before slicing.
Tip: Hot honey burns; let it set.
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Ingredients
- 1 package Phyllo Dough
- 1/2 cup Honey
- 2 cups Ground Walnuts
- 1/2 cup Breadcrumbs (toasted)
- 1/2 cup Butter (melted)