Gastrin Recipe - Ancient Version of Baklava

Serves: 15 Save

Ingredients (15)

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 lemon (juiced)
  • 3 1/2 ounces sesame seeds (toasted and ground; a little over 2/3 cup)
  • 2/3 pounds hazelnuts (unsalted, chopped)
  • 2/3 pounds almonds (unsalted, chopped)
  • 2/3 pounds walnuts (chopped)
  • 1/5 pound sesame seeds
  • 1/5 pound poppy seeds
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper (coarsely ground)
  • 3/4 cup honey
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/4 cup ​​petimezi

Directions

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