Tuesday, April 14, 2015

Gourmet Baklava Something Sweet To Share

By Joanna Walsh


There is some evidence that Baklava firstly originated from Middle Eastern countries but some of the sources also suggest that there are traces of this recipe found in Europe as well as China in early centuries. It can be said that Gourmet Baklava is one of the most loved Mediterranean dessert but its quite famous all across the world. You will also find plenty of places where you could easily buy it in San Diego, CA.

The original recipe involves the use of pastry sheets, lots of butter, sugar syrup, chopped pistachios, almonds and walnuts. The pastry sheets are carefully layered with all the ingredients to give it a crispy and nutty taste. Some people might not like the too sweet taste of it but in Middle East this sweet pastry is eaten with hot drinks like green tea or black tea.

History of baklava is very inconsistent because different sources reveal different evidence. Some of them suggest it was initially originated in Turkey whereas there is a Chinese cookbook that was written in 1330 and it contains this particular recipe. Therefore, there isn't much evidence to proof a single country of origin.

Another fact revealed through history is that this particular gourmet treat was only served to the elite class in ancient times. It was a delicacy that ordinary individuals couldn't gather their hands on. People tend to keep its recipe as secret as possible. No one could gain access to the recipe until recent times.

As the time went by, the recipe changed as well in order to make it easy and effortless to make because the original recipe was too complicated and required a lot of effort to be made. There are a lot of variations found these days and every one of them tastes great. You may make it at home or it can be manufactured in bulk as well.

It could serve as a perfect present for your loved ones because its hard to resist something so sweet and tasty. People may usually present each other chocolates or other delights but when it comes to baklava, its a very unique idea and an extremely creative pastry that you won't find every where. Every bit is so sweet. Crispy and crunchy.

They are available in various shapes and sizes. The variations are so many depending on different regions and countries that you belong to. It is regarded as a sweet end to your meal or a dinner party. It tastes great if served with coffee or tea whichever you prefer. Black versions of coffee and tea are regarded as perfect and they complement this sweet very well.

Previously, people had to travel abroad to in order to buy these uniquely crafted pastries and they were expensive to buy. You could only find them in specific bakeries or shops but with the passing time, it has become possible to find these pastries almost everywhere now. You could even get them delivered straight at your door step.




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