Homemade Six-Armed Bracelet Baklava: Crunchy and Economical Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup oil
• 1/2 cup liquid milk
• 2 tablespoons yogurt
• 3 1/2 cups flour
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon vinegar + lemon juice
• 1/4 cup melted butter
• A pinch of salt

Syrup:

• 2 1/2 cups sugar
• 1 cup water
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice + a thin lemon slice
• 1 teaspoon rose water

Walnut Filling:

• 3/4 cup walnuts
• 2 tablespoons shredded coconut
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon rose water

Additional Ingredients:

• Ample amount of cornstarch

For Brushing and Soaking the Baklava:

• 1 cup ghee
• 1/3 cup oil

Instructions:

Preparing the Dough:

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the oil, milk, yogurt, and egg. Mix well.
2. Add the baking powder, vinegar, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt. Stir until well incorporated.
3. Gradually add the flour, mixing continuously until a smooth dough forms. Cover and let it rest.

Making the Syrup:

1. In a saucepan, combine sugar and water. Bring to a boil, stirring until the sugar is dissolved.
2. Add lemon juice and the lemon slice. Allow it to simmer for a few minutes.
3. Remove from heat, stir in the rose water, and let it cool completely.

Preparing the Filling:

1. Finely chop the walnuts and mix with shredded coconut, sugar, and rose water. Set aside.

Assembling the Baklava:

1. Divide the dough into small portions and roll each piece out thinly using a generous amount of cornstarch to prevent sticking.
2. Layer several rolled-out sheets, brushing each layer with melted butter.
3. Spread the walnut filling evenly over the dough layers.
4. Roll the dough into a log shape and cut into small pieces.
5. Place the pieces in a baking tray, brush generously with ghee and oil mixture.

Baking:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Bake the baklava until golden brown and crispy.

Finishing:

1. Immediately after removing the baklava from the oven, pour the cooled syrup evenly over the hot baklava.
2. Allow it to soak and cool completely before serving.

Enjoy your homemade six-armed bracelet baklava, a delightful treat that’s crunchy, economical, and far better than store-bought versions!