Crispy Crimean Beach Honey Baklava

Who hasnʼt tried the delicious crispy brushwood yet? Come on! Anyone who has ever gone on vacation to Crimea is familiar with this story: people walk along the entire beach with trays on which there is an appetizing pile of Crimean brushwood, or as it is also called “beach baklava.” And every vacationer wants to try crispy, airy, honey-flavored brushwood sprinkled with nuts. I suggest you prepare Crimean brushwood according to a simple recipe.
cook time: 1h
Nora Vaughn
Crispy Crimean Beach Honey Baklava

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

416
Calories
28g
Fat
35g
Carbs
4g
Protein

Ingredients (40 portions)

For dough:

Wheat flour 3 cup
Mineral water 1 cup
Cognac 3 tbsp
Sugar 1 tsp
Salt 0.5 tsp

For the syrup:

Water 170 ml
Sugar 1 cup
Honey 1 tbsp

Additionally:

Walnuts 100 g
Powdered sugar 2 tbsp
Vegetable oil 2 cup

Recipe instructions

Step 1

Step 1
Ingredients.

Step 2

Step 2
Prepare the dough. Pour mineral water into the flour, then cognac, add sugar and salt. Mix everything.

Step 3

Step 3
Sprinkle the table with flour. Knead the dough well, it should turn out elastic and tough. You may need more or less flour. Therefore, do not pour it all out at once, then add as needed.

Step 4

Step 4
Cover the dough with a towel and leave for 15 minutes.

Step 5

Step 5
For ease of rolling out, divide the dough into 4 parts.

Step 6

Step 6
Sprinkle the table with flour. Roll out 1 piece of dough as thin as possible.

Step 7

Step 7
Sprinkle the dough layer with flour and spread it over the entire surface. This is necessary so that the layers do not stick together when rolling.

Step 8

Step 8
Now you need to roll the rolled out layer into a not very tight roll 3-4 cm wide.

Step 9

Step 9
Then, using a curly or regular knife, cut the roll diagonally into pieces 2 cm wide.

Step 10

Step 10
The resulting pieces need to be straightened in the shape of a flower so that there is a hole in the middle. We also roll out and shape the remaining dough.

Step 11

Step 11
Pour vegetable oil into a frying pan or saucepan and heat it. Place the flowers and fry on both sides until golden brown.

Step 12

Step 12
Place the finished Crimean brushwood on napkins or a towel to remove excess oil. Leave to cool.

Step 13

Step 13
Cook the syrup. Mix water with sugar and place on medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar is completely dissolved.

Step 14

Step 14
Cook for 5 minutes, turn off the stove and add honey, also stirring until it is completely dissolved.

Step 15

Step 15
Dip the cooled brushwood into syrup and place on a plate.

Step 16

Step 16
Sprinkle with chopped walnuts; if you like, you can sprinkle with powdered sugar.

Step 17

Step 17
Crimean brushwood or “beach” baklava is ready. Bon appetit!

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