Baklava Recipe - How to Make Baklava from Scratch

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  • Опубликовано: 24 июл 2017
  • Learn how to make Baklava! Go to foodwishes.blogspot.com/2017/... for the ingredient amounts, extra information, and many, many more video recipes! I hope you enjoy this homemade Baklava recipe!
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  • @foodwishes
    @foodwishes  4 года назад +135

    Check out the recipe: www.allrecipes.com/Recipe/259482/Chef-Johns-Baklava/

    • @MegaCokamo
      @MegaCokamo 4 года назад +7

      You’re so right, it really is one of the best things to eat. I’m making this for thanksgiving which sounds a little weird. Thank you!

    • @glopez186
      @glopez186 4 года назад +2

      Love Baklava, both Greek and Armenian versions...two different recipes and two absolutely delicious!

    • @heewatamsuen7252
      @heewatamsuen7252 4 года назад +2

      God bless you.. beautiful video

    • @BentLeey
      @BentLeey 4 года назад

      Thank you so much, we have always been wondering how we can make some awesome baklava. It's honestly one of the best desserts it's sweet, flaky, a little bit savory. So delicious!

    • @christinegouw8597
      @christinegouw8597 4 года назад

      My first time making this dessert. It was delicious. Really like it. Lucky there is descriptions about recipe that i can read. Sorry to tell its so annoying to hear the sound how he talks. Prefer mute it n watch the video and read the description. Anyway thanks for sharing the recipe

  • @kaiz3nberg
    @kaiz3nberg 5 лет назад +4412

    “If you feel you have a much better way, feel free to keep that to yourself.” LOOOOOOOOOOOL

    • @jubert2096
      @jubert2096 5 лет назад +5

      dumb idiot dude, making somewhat magic:D

    • @sone9029
      @sone9029 5 лет назад +10

      😂 when did he say that?

    • @kaiz3nberg
      @kaiz3nberg 5 лет назад +31

      Sone 00:27

    • @fridayschild722
      @fridayschild722 5 лет назад +72

      I actually liked that. No nonsense attitude.

    • @elisabethseaton6521
      @elisabethseaton6521 5 лет назад +26

      @@fridayschild722 me, too. I may use the comment myself in the future

  • @chinadollsyndrome
    @chinadollsyndrome 5 лет назад +4298

    He sounds like he's recording this from a merry-go-round and trying to say as much as he can each time he comes back around to the mic.
    Great, simple recipe though! Will definitely try it out!

    • @ccodyskates
      @ccodyskates 5 лет назад +55

      😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

    • @happyhippoeaters4261
      @happyhippoeaters4261 5 лет назад +51

      "We are Not Machines"
      Are you sure

    • @chinadollsyndrome
      @chinadollsyndrome 5 лет назад +8

      @@happyhippoeaters4261 Um... What?

    • @calico9046
      @calico9046 5 лет назад +130

      When I first heard his voice, I couldn’t get over the way he talks. I made fun of it constantly but in time, it became comforting and now I don’t even notice. You too will come to like it. *chants: ONE OF US

    • @BreezerBeej
      @BreezerBeej 5 лет назад +26

      Ran OMG that’s EXACTLY it! 🤣🤣

  • @Moonbutnosun
    @Moonbutnosun 4 года назад +1461

    I love that when you speak, you can actually hear the *comma*

  • @nehvrashscrohtumvakle2479
    @nehvrashscrohtumvakle2479 3 года назад +72

    "Like when you add a pinch of Cayenne... You don't really notice it's presence but you may notice its absence. ".... This spoke to me on many levels

  • @theZmoee
    @theZmoee 4 года назад +112

    “If you have a steady hand, which I don’t. And you know what you’re doing, which I don’t.” SAME 😂😂

  • @Loopzxx
    @Loopzxx 4 года назад +542

    "we are not machines, we are human and things are gonna happen" that made me feel better about myself wtf

    • @plaguemarine7767
      @plaguemarine7767 4 года назад +1

      As a cybernetic organism, have you seen John Connor?

    • @wrongfootmcgee
      @wrongfootmcgee 4 года назад +3

      quite the comment when being reminded that 'to err is human' can be seen as profound and life changing...

    • @malloryg4251
      @malloryg4251 3 года назад +3

      @@wrongfootmcgee They didn't say it was life changing, they just said it made them feel better about themselves. Because it's nice to be reminded that you don't have to be perfect, especially when you're always so hard on yourself.

    • @wrongfootmcgee
      @wrongfootmcgee 3 года назад +1

      @@malloryg4251 its the 'wtf' at the end that colored my response
      you wanna fight?

    • @Leilexa
      @Leilexa Год назад

      @@wrongfootmcgee the wtf is so weird. Maybe they don't realize what it means 🤔 🤷

  • @JayHendricksWorld
    @JayHendricksWorld 3 года назад +56

    "It's not as much damp as it's not-dry..."
    For some reason that one made me burst out with laughter!

  • @amoghdalvi8487
    @amoghdalvi8487 4 года назад +176

    This guy doesn't have a Fullstop, he just bangging out those Commas.

  • @itsjustmyopinionbut1671
    @itsjustmyopinionbut1671 5 лет назад +726

    If you have a steady hand.... which I don’t.
    If you know what you’re doing.... which I don’t. 😆😆

    • @PailinPP
      @PailinPP 5 лет назад +7

      that part got me too! lol

    • @laymeezy
      @laymeezy 5 лет назад +3

      That part got me😂😂

    • @BigstickNick
      @BigstickNick 4 года назад +8

      If we all were honest during our reviews.

    • @onesunnyday5699
      @onesunnyday5699 4 года назад +2

      😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂

    • @cek7940
      @cek7940 4 года назад +3

      I loved that too, he is super!!

  • @jamespatrick1548
    @jamespatrick1548 5 лет назад +659

    I don't generally like sweets but....good Baklava will blow your mind. Seriously.

    • @leidy2780
      @leidy2780 4 года назад +7

      James Patrick PREEEEEACH! I just had some from BROOKLYN BAKLAVA here in NYC that it made look for it on here to see how to make one! IT WAS AMAZING! 🙌🏾

    • @Cerinaya
      @Cerinaya 4 года назад +5

      The best baklava I've had was at the Greek Festival in Charlotte NC. They had several different versions and if I had the money i would have gotten them all.

    • @JustNatax3
      @JustNatax3 4 года назад +12

      A traditional turkish bakery in my city has amazing baklava! A well made baklava is like biting into a piece of heaven. So good..

    • @Dont145
      @Dont145 4 года назад +5

      @@leidy2780 if you have time try ones from Gaziantep 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻

    • @jharri1
      @jharri1 4 года назад +4

      Baklava must be what they eat in heaven.

  • @Anon1376642
    @Anon1376642 4 года назад +77

    "... otherwise I would have had to fill up the time with bad puns, and nobody wants that"
    But we all want that.

  • @daschundloverable
    @daschundloverable 3 года назад +34

    When I was a kid, my Greek friend's mother used to make these for the holidays. WHAT A TREAT!!! I had no idea it was this easy to make. THANK YOU VERY MUCH CHEF JOHN!!!

  • @WrathOfNolla
    @WrathOfNolla 7 лет назад +1043

    Well, Chef John, now you have to make a video that is nothing but bad puns and vague references. The people demand it.

    • @SuzanneBaruch
      @SuzanneBaruch 7 лет назад +41

      Look up the video titled, "Chef John Rhymin' and Stealin'."

    • @GoliathAngelus
      @GoliathAngelus 7 лет назад +41

      i will even watch a Chef John video about how to boil water

    • @Raegus
      @Raegus 7 лет назад +8

      CovfefeAddict Gonna have plenty of time to give it the ol tappa tapp when you're LIVING IN A VAN DOWN BY THE RIVER.

    • @WrathOfNolla
      @WrathOfNolla 7 лет назад +5

      Vale LOL

    • @bruderjr
      @bruderjr 7 лет назад +2

      me too!

  • @mujtabaawan8562
    @mujtabaawan8562 7 лет назад +148

    One more thing people, after you pour the syrup on the baklava, DO NOT COVER IT! It'll steam and make the baklava soggy, I've made baklava about 7 times, and the first time, I covered it and it got soggy, then the second time I didn't boil the syrup long enough so it didn't get absorbed by the pastry, and also the syrup and pastry were both hot, so it was just horrible, so remember to pour the syrup once its cooled over the still hot pastry, then it'll get absorbed quicker and properly. Again, DO NOT EVER COVER YOUR BAKLAVA WHEN IT IS IN THE PROCESS OF ABSORBING SYRUP.

    • @AmarettoEyes
      @AmarettoEyes 7 лет назад +7

      soggy baklava. Okay shoot me

    • @margie713
      @margie713 7 лет назад +9

      Mister Af - thanks! I'd hate to do all that work then ruin it at the end.

    • @ivzzvi1240
      @ivzzvi1240 7 лет назад +15

      Yup, you're correct, my mom's rule is to pour hot syrup on cold baklava or cold syrup on hot baklava so that it stays crunchy.

    • @judyta05
      @judyta05 6 лет назад +3

      Mister Af thanx

    • @mujtabaawan8562
      @mujtabaawan8562 6 лет назад +2

      You're all welcome. Sorry for not replying, I didn't know you commented, good luck cooking!

  • @Zepwik
    @Zepwik 4 года назад +323

    "We're gonna need a little bit of sugar."
    *pours in half a bag*

    • @TheKazzarry
      @TheKazzarry 4 года назад +19

      Don't worry it's the diet version..

    • @MarieProvost77
      @MarieProvost77 3 года назад

      Yes, was already close to ROTFL

  • @TheCreww17
    @TheCreww17 4 года назад +19

    I’ve been buying food from a sweet Turkish lady who moved to my neighborhood and just tried baklava today! Wowww. My kind of dessert. Had to see how it was made ❤️

    • @apt5245
      @apt5245 3 года назад +2

      One word: Spanikopita. I bet she makes that, too.

    • @ekn_38
      @ekn_38 3 года назад +4

      @@apt5245 They are called Börek in Turkish, ıspanak böreği to be precise

    • @sidneyarmstrong9850
      @sidneyarmstrong9850 2 года назад +1

      @@ekn_38 whatever the name, still delicious :)

  • @davebrock4463
    @davebrock4463 7 лет назад +448

    My wife is from Bulgaria. She said you can use lemon if you don't have fancy water. I'm lucky I get to eat Baklava several times a year.

    • @KingTomato117
      @KingTomato117 7 лет назад +129

      Have you guys considered adoption? I mean I'm 28 but don't let that stop you from giving a guy a good home that comes with Baklava.

    • @davebrock4463
      @davebrock4463 7 лет назад +45

      KingTomato117 lol! ... no but I can send you to live with my mother in law. See makes good Baklava 🤣

    • @iLoveTurtlesHaha
      @iLoveTurtlesHaha 7 лет назад +10

      I use cardamom because I just like it better. I don't care about being authentic. XD. Also, my partner is Greek so I get a free pass.

    • @amyg4115
      @amyg4115 7 лет назад +5

      Dave Brock best reply by far! Made my day! 😂😂😂😂😂

    • @jeanettewaverly2590
      @jeanettewaverly2590 7 лет назад +21

      If you're into polygamy, I'd like to propose now.

  • @irodragon7184
    @irodragon7184 5 лет назад +895

    Sounds like when you grab the volume knob and slide it up and down.

    • @thosearepinklemons
      @thosearepinklemons 5 лет назад +12

      Play it at .5 speed and he sounds very stoned.

    • @happylindsay4475
      @happylindsay4475 5 лет назад

      Which is awesome!!!!

    • @lordgarion514
      @lordgarion514 5 лет назад

      I'm pretty sure that sliding the volume knob up and down makes it stop making sounds.

    • @chloet.3816
      @chloet.3816 5 лет назад

      Irodragon lmfaooooo that’s so true!

    • @AC-ny1di
      @AC-ny1di 4 года назад

      It's not natural
      It's intention
      It's so obviously a gimmick

  • @salmapenrose
    @salmapenrose 4 года назад +17

    Am I the only one who could literally sit here and listen to his narrative all day. I feel like my nice friendly uncle is tea hing me these recipes and I actually take in everything, which I sometimes find hard with other channels. Will be trying this over the weekend. Love the recipe, so simple and easy to follow. 💜

    • @jillhumphrys8073
      @jillhumphrys8073 8 месяцев назад

      You are not alone!

    • @Katya-zj7ni
      @Katya-zj7ni 6 месяцев назад

      Me too! I love his voice and superb teaching skills ❤

  • @oberstoftogen9144
    @oberstoftogen9144 4 года назад +22

    I made this and it was inCREDible. Because I used store-bought phyllo dough it took hardly any time at all. Best part is it can sit out for a few hours and if people are late getting to your party it's still amazing later.

  • @seriouslyunserious7
    @seriouslyunserious7 5 лет назад +1629

    who else came to the comments to see if anyone commented on the way he talks?? he sounds like a more enthusiastic version of Chills

    • @chrisrichfield8906
      @chrisrichfield8906 5 лет назад +30

      Today on food wishes, we make burgerking foot lettuce!

    • @TheSilenthill8
      @TheSilenthill8 5 лет назад +13

      Omg what an comparison 😆😂

    • @becauseiamawezome
      @becauseiamawezome 5 лет назад +10

      By far the best comment and comparison ever on RUclips!

    • @MiKa-fu2wi
      @MiKa-fu2wi 5 лет назад +4

      Best comparison ever man!!! OMG i'm dying right now...all I can think about is the Chili's baby back song the entire time!!!

    • @mitzysmith8850
      @mitzysmith8850 5 лет назад +2

      Bahahaha LMAO

  • @geocyo8835
    @geocyo8835 7 лет назад +465

    This dude talks in iambic pentameter and I'm living for *EVERY* minute of it!

    • @thomasfowler8310
      @thomasfowler8310 5 лет назад +7

      Geo Cyo that’s it!!! Thank you!!

    • @fireflyserenity31
      @fireflyserenity31 5 лет назад +2

      Oh. My God. 🤯

    • @pierrerossouw6083
      @pierrerossouw6083 5 лет назад +6

      Wait, watch a few more of his videos. Then go make some food. Before you know it you will start reciting your steps in the manner of Chef John. True story!

    • @chaseis1badmonkey
      @chaseis1badmonkey 5 лет назад +5

      My wife, who is herself autistic, thinks that might be a sign of Asperger's syndrome. Then when I told her everyone of his videos had a celebrity name pun and all of his savory dishes has, "a pinch of cayenne pepper" she said, "He likes patterns. He really could be!"

  • @yagirl4357
    @yagirl4357 4 года назад +17

    I made this recipe last night with my boyfriend as a date night idea. I cook and bake often, but my boyfriend doesn't at all. We each made our own batch from start to finish, and they both turned out amazing! We made the phyllo dough from scratch as per part 1 of this video, and we made the baklava exactly like this recipe. It turned out SOOO delicious. It will take a LONG time to make if you mess around like we were, but it was so worth it. Not eating it after it came out of the oven was the hardest part. We waited 40 minutes and had some while it was a little warm, but it honestly does taste better when it's just room temperature. Highly reccomend this recipe!

  • @ItsJustLisa
    @ItsJustLisa 4 года назад +21

    Baklava always reminds me of Mom. For a Norwegian raised on a Wisconsin dairy farm, she was definitely the “exotic” one in the family. My cousins always like coming to our house to see what Aunt Diann was going to cook. I didn’t really get that until I was older. I miss her.

  • @ashleyabal8209
    @ashleyabal8209 7 лет назад +1586

    IT ALL SOUNDS LIKE A QUESTION?!

    • @tasiawicks9451
      @tasiawicks9451 6 лет назад +7

      😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

    • @darinahorvath4520
      @darinahorvath4520 6 лет назад +2

      Hahahaha

    • @bink6778
      @bink6778 6 лет назад +16

      Ashley Abal he probably does it because he knows hundreds of people will feel the need to comment the obvious even if it's already been said countless times and the engagement increases the performance of the video which = more add revenue. People are painfully predictable, as is evident in the comments of this video.

    • @Andrew-ig5sp
      @Andrew-ig5sp 5 лет назад +5

      I was excited to watch but I could only make it to 1:27
      OMG?

    • @killinfolksrush
      @killinfolksrush 5 лет назад +2

      When I first started watching him, I thought he sounded like Jillian from family guy

  • @FantasyBlue26
    @FantasyBlue26 7 лет назад +2284

    You talk in an odd rhythm

    • @g.bangura
      @g.bangura 6 лет назад +86

      I like it .

    • @lunassunshine7615
      @lunassunshine7615 6 лет назад +83

      He reminds me of garfield.

    • @ryank6910
      @ryank6910 6 лет назад +76

      It's like, his talk cadences are weird.

    • @proyolo2113
      @proyolo2113 6 лет назад +29

      AtlaylaCP ctfu thought I was the only person who thought this

    • @mscappa
      @mscappa 6 лет назад +35

      The inflections are so off it seems foreign! It oddly reminds me of Yoda though, so that's cool.

  • @jharri1
    @jharri1 4 года назад +40

    I've come to realize that I suffer from depression, and I have to say that your vids ALWAYS make me giggle out loud. Thanks Chef John. By the way, I made your black onion relish for the 4th of July and it was a HIT!

  • @robinsonmissions7591
    @robinsonmissions7591 4 года назад +9

    Love his voice! Very entertaining and funny. I find myself watching his videos just for fun. He’s so informative and truly talented!

  • @AwesomeCake5986
    @AwesomeCake5986 7 лет назад +106

    i want this as my last meal on death row, mainly because i´m allergic to any sort of nuts, cheating the system one last time

    • @ilikeponie
      @ilikeponie 6 лет назад +9

      Trappy-Suu best comment

    • @iidris09
      @iidris09 6 лет назад +2

      Trappy-Suu RIP

    • @tinasme
      @tinasme 5 лет назад

      😂😂😂😂

    • @shebasand6203
      @shebasand6203 3 года назад +1

      I'm so late for this but, try it with coconuts it's good too

    • @chanfonseka8051
      @chanfonseka8051 3 года назад

      What is the crime you are planning on committing?

  • @ItsMikeArre
    @ItsMikeArre 7 лет назад +241

    With all the recent uploads I'm going to open up a bakery

    • @CM_Burns
      @CM_Burns 7 лет назад +32

      That's the spirit!!!!!!
      After all, you are the Mike Arredondo of selling your Bizcocho.

    • @ItsMikeArre
      @ItsMikeArre 7 лет назад +6

      Feta Cheezz lmao 🤣😂

    • @ItsMikeArre
      @ItsMikeArre 7 лет назад +6

      Karen Ortiz I'm glad I was able to make ur day 😬

  • @henmich
    @henmich 4 года назад +4

    This may be my new favorite channel. Every recipe we try, has left us just shy of weeping in foodie joy..

  • @shienababy6097
    @shienababy6097 2 года назад +2

    Oh chef John never fails to make me laugh while watching his videos! Been 7 years since I subscribed and still his sense of humor is amazing.

  • @sevilkaya5045
    @sevilkaya5045 7 лет назад +178

    The happiness when you see him cooking your country's traditional tastes ❤

    • @raymartinez3826
      @raymartinez3826 7 лет назад +11

      Sevil Kaya what's with the inflection on his voice at end the of every sentence like it's a question

    • @nietzschesmustache9483
      @nietzschesmustache9483 7 лет назад +4

      Omg Im so onto that. I didnt want to say it to not to be rude but its really weird.

    • @bbqpitmasteroftheuniverse4837
      @bbqpitmasteroftheuniverse4837 7 лет назад +1

      Sevil Kaya What country is that?

    • @nietzschesmustache9483
      @nietzschesmustache9483 7 лет назад +2

      BBQ Pit Master Of The Universe turkey. Its really a culturallt shared dish with the greeks and what not.

    • @tolis3560
      @tolis3560 7 лет назад +3

      Sevil Kaya Correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't the Turkish (classic) baklava without mixed nuts and without cinnamon? This looks like a Greek style baklava.

  • @suyu5241
    @suyu5241 6 лет назад +292

    Remember, people: You are the Frank Sinatra of your baklava !

  • @jodidavis6595
    @jodidavis6595 2 года назад +3

    I can’t wait to make this. I made the Salisbury steak this evening. My neighbors (two 29 yr old bachelors and their gf’s) they absolutely loved it. You make baking and cooking so much fun and so easy. Love your sense of humor 😂

  • @Tomski_19
    @Tomski_19 4 года назад +8

    "it's not damp so much as it's not dry" killed me for some reason

  • @nicoleallen590
    @nicoleallen590 5 лет назад +116

    "So this is just how I do it and if you have what you think is a much better way, feel free to keep it to yourself because I like how this comes out." -Chef John
    🤣🤣🤣 the first 30 seconds or so of this video about took me out! Priceless... love Chef John!

  • @tiaanvandenheever12
    @tiaanvandenheever12 5 лет назад +149

    "We do not under any circumstances want a soggy bottom" 😂😂😂

    • @mamagen7998
      @mamagen7998 4 года назад +3

      hahaaaaa...me too I laughed

    • @sammyurom8399
      @sammyurom8399 3 года назад +2

      I read your comment just as soon as I heard him say that. The timing....😂😂

  • @dirtyketchup
    @dirtyketchup 4 года назад +25

    Oh man, Chef John! For once I made one of your recipes and it actually turned out exactly like the photo. Taste/texture was excellent. I used store-bough phyllo dough and I subbed 5-6 drops of orange oil for the blossom water. At first when I tasted the syrup, I was worried that the orange flavor was too strong. But after the syrup-soaked baklava had cooled for a few hours, it was the EXACT right amount. Just as you described: not enough to know that it's there, but you'd know if it was missing. I was feeling a bit rebellious, so I tried brushing the butter instead if drizzling. I guess I got lucky; my dough held up fine, so I was able to get maximum butter coverage. I might add just a half pinch more cinnamon next time, and possibly boost the two middle layers up to 4 sheets instead of 2, but honestly, it was still excellent just as is. Thanks for helping me and the wifey have a lovely dessert after dinner.

  • @tinaaij12tribes20
    @tinaaij12tribes20 4 года назад +3

    I grew up on this stuff. Mom always made homemade phyllo dough. It really is delicious and it truly was a labor of love to make. Thanx mom 💕

  • @silkytp789
    @silkytp789 7 лет назад +19

    As a person of middle eastern descent, I've made this since I was knee
    high to a grasshopper. A couple of tips: don't add the syrup to hot
    baklava - it will make the bottom soggy and chewy (unless that's what
    you want); Second tip: Use a glass baking dish so you don't have to
    guess the color of the bottom layers.

  • @plattenbau60
    @plattenbau60 7 лет назад +200

    May the universe bless you, Chef John.

  • @iMattcat
    @iMattcat 4 года назад +6

    I love how much personality this chef has

  • @Aehere
    @Aehere 3 года назад +2

    Chef John:
    I made baklava the other day; I confess I saw several videos from which I took little somethings from but your video was the one that really taught me how to make baklava. Your instructions are extremly clear and the voice tilt makes one pay attention to every detail. I've done succesfully several recipes thanks to your videos but this was sublime, thank you so much! The baklava was a total hit even among persons that hadn't tasted one before, somebody even told me it was a slice of heaven😊
    I can't begin to convey how good it was, thank you!

  • @newleft2254
    @newleft2254 6 лет назад +25

    "feel free to keep that to yourself. Cause I like how this one comes out" lmao! I love you, Chef John!

  • @jimdevalk
    @jimdevalk 6 лет назад +449

    All these talk about chef john's voice! The voice is why I keep watching his video's! Love it.

    • @georgemoomaw9437
      @georgemoomaw9437 5 лет назад +3

      Just like we can't please everyone, we can't piss everyone off either.

    • @nicoleallen590
      @nicoleallen590 5 лет назад +2

      Exxxxactly!!! 🙌🏽👏🏽😂

    • @veganmocha
      @veganmocha 5 лет назад +3

      right?? it makes the video interesting!

    • @webfactorysolutions
      @webfactorysolutions 4 года назад +1

      Same for me, the voice and the dad jokes

    • @acnaivg
      @acnaivg 4 года назад

      jimdevalk ahhaah me too! He got my attention by his voice then his sarcastic humor! 😂

  • @irishsoxfan34
    @irishsoxfan34 9 месяцев назад

    I'm mostly Irish and Swedish in my heritage but my mom worked for a restaurant that made Baklava regularly. She became very familiar with the recipe so I grew up with this treat around the holidays. Since it's a Greek and Turkish dish I consider myself lucky that did have it my youth. Because it really is an amazing bite of food that should be on everyone's bucket list.

  • @philhewett1601
    @philhewett1601 3 года назад +1

    Thank an' a hat tip...wonderful presentation! Baklava is one of my all time favourite desserts since I was a young boy. My sister made it. Filo dough is much more available in stores than it was 50 years ago so making this at home is so much easier now. Rolling dough out on a marble slab with a marble rolling pin is more than I want to do!

  • @dianemilligan3839
    @dianemilligan3839 6 лет назад +70

    My grandmother used to say, "This is too pretty to eat." LOL ....
    My sister-in-law makes this with rose water instead of the orange/citrus water. Still very delicious!

  • @longlegs614
    @longlegs614 5 лет назад +248

    “Feel free to keep that to yourself” LMAOOOO

    • @davidoickle1778
      @davidoickle1778 4 года назад

      ꧁Long Legs꧂ Chef John is a funny guy!

  • @samuelbennion2114
    @samuelbennion2114 4 года назад +1

    Chef! First, thanks for the great recipe video. I've always thought of baklava as one of those too-delicious-to-be-made-by-me recipes.
    Second, I didn't wait the five minutes after pulling it out of the oven, and the reaction of the syrup being poured over the super-hot pastry was phenomenal! I guarantee you'll get far more accolades from friends and family with that show than by waiting the five minutes. The baklava was still amazingly delicious.
    Again, thanks!

  • @ArcticVapor907
    @ArcticVapor907 4 года назад +21

    When he added the cinnamon, I thought for sure it was going to be cayenne.

    • @susanchampagne1166
      @susanchampagne1166 4 года назад +1

      ArcticVapor907 Hahah! So did I!!

    • @Solzara
      @Solzara 3 года назад +2

      Hmm. Actually, that might be tasty.

    • @charlotter8276
      @charlotter8276 3 года назад +1

      ArcticVapor907 I thought the same thing...lol

    • @wintab9383
      @wintab9383 2 года назад

      same!!!

  • @maplelassuk
    @maplelassuk 4 года назад +91

    I love baklava, got it at a little Turkish cafe in Barcelona first. Best bit of your video was staring at it and picking out your piece😂😂

    • @jeremyfirth
      @jeremyfirth 3 года назад +2

      The Turkish version doesn't use honey, just simple syrup. The Greeks use honey. Wars have been fought over this. Chef John has taken the hybrid approach, which the Greeks and the Turks will hate.

    • @MehmetSinanBodur
      @MehmetSinanBodur 3 года назад +4

      As a Turkish I want to write something about origin of the word of baklava. Baklava comes from two indipendent Turkish words which are 'bal' and 'oklava'. So push the two words together, balli oklava turn into baklava. In Turkish 'bal' means honey, 'oklava' means rolling pin.
      So baklava is etymologically a Turkish word and also a Turkish food.

  • @sheilabachmann3931
    @sheilabachmann3931 5 лет назад +145

    What a world! I find Chef John's voice to be endearing and not intimidating. It's like your favorite uncle teaching you. My first recipe and win from Chef John was a Dutch Baby. ;)

    • @ThisisRabi
      @ThisisRabi 5 лет назад +1

      I was just literally thinking bout this.

    • @freeto9139
      @freeto9139 5 лет назад

      Dutch baby was classic! Chef John is my go to when I need a smile and some inspiration. Never fails 🤗

    • @LeverPhile
      @LeverPhile 5 лет назад

      I still need to make that Dutch Baby recipe .... looks so good.

    • @sumatteehughes1943
      @sumatteehughes1943 4 года назад

      @@ThisisRabi what's a Dutch baby.

    • @JustNatax3
      @JustNatax3 4 года назад

      "I get asked, what do you need for a beautiful dutch baby? Not necessarily a handsome Dutch gentleman." Lmao

  • @ManoNegraCG
    @ManoNegraCG 4 года назад

    This looks awesome. My aunt used to make it like this and the only differences were that she spread the butter over the filo layers with her fingers, and when making the syrup after the cloves she'd add a little lemon zest. I'm going to try this one. Thanks for sharing your recipe!

  • @elizabethruby-cunningham6028
    @elizabethruby-cunningham6028 4 года назад +3

    I am looking forward to making this. Baklava is my favorite. I have always been a bit intimidated by it, but no more! Thank you for sharing how to make this!

  • @Sakucheery12
    @Sakucheery12 7 лет назад +268

    I love how he raises his voice in literally every sentence. "So we go ahead and BUilT Up OuR bottom"😂

    • @MissouriCrookedBarnHomestead
      @MissouriCrookedBarnHomestead 6 лет назад +7

      Whatever you do, you don't want a soggy bottom, remember.

    • @MegaAmazingc
      @MegaAmazingc 6 лет назад +4

      Sakucheery12 He's funny i like the part where he said And if u know what ur doing which i dont ?! Lol

    • @beverlyhayshouston2770
      @beverlyhayshouston2770 6 лет назад

      Sakucheery12 LOL

    • @boogieloo1831
      @boogieloo1831 6 лет назад +4

      I actually hate it. The up and down modulation makes it almost unwatchable - and I love his cooking.

    • @petramiles3965
      @petramiles3965 5 лет назад +1

      i agree he just starts of really high then goes down and stops and then goes really high again but its not gradual it just one massive jump which makes it extremely difficult to watch but i need to watch it because his videos are really useful

  • @elleh748
    @elleh748 5 лет назад +172

    His talking style is so unique and captivating, and I love how he accents his presentations with witty humor, I just discovered Chef John's videos, I feel entertained as I learn the recipes.

    • @jillhumphrys8073
      @jillhumphrys8073 8 месяцев назад

      I knew a man who sounds like Chef John. He started as a disk jockey in college and majored in broadcasting. Eventually ran a small, local AM station and created a recording studio in his home. He did a lot of local radio commercials over the years and i always knew it was him when I heard them! Funny guy too!

  • @billbonics
    @billbonics 4 года назад +1

    I made this today and it was so easy and delicious. Thank you Chef John!

  • @jefferyneu3915
    @jefferyneu3915 4 года назад +5

    I can onlymspeak for myself, but, I love your bad puns and vague references!😍

  • @jcreel00
    @jcreel00 7 лет назад +449

    That level of crispy DESERVED a rake of fork tongs!!

    • @foodwishes
      @foodwishes  7 лет назад +186

      I didn't want to wreck the perfect top! ;)

    • @MrSeedofTheBlock
      @MrSeedofTheBlock 7 лет назад +73

      Food Wishes You can wreck my perfect top

    • @Leeviiii758
      @Leeviiii758 7 лет назад +49

      he is the King Kong of his fork tongs.

    • @jcreel00
      @jcreel00 7 лет назад +8

      I'll just have to go re-watch your onion rings video and imagine the glory that could've been :)

  • @TristaTheWolverine
    @TristaTheWolverine 7 лет назад +113

    you do know we love your puns :-)

  • @ruthcamarillo185
    @ruthcamarillo185 4 года назад +1

    Wow, thank you so much for this recipe, I thought I would never be able to make baklava but I think I can now following your steps!!💙

  • @raeelbakry5757
    @raeelbakry5757 4 года назад

    O.M.G. I made your Baklava last night and now I’m a super star cook among my family. It was simple and delicious and not very hard to make. Thanks a million.

  • @TheophiliaHanson
    @TheophiliaHanson 7 лет назад +197

    omg the rise and fall in your voice kills me lmao but i love your recipes

    • @rebekkann
      @rebekkann 7 лет назад +31

      Theophilia Hanson thank god i wasnt the only one!

    • @willburblunderbuss1393
      @willburblunderbuss1393 7 лет назад +33

      Theophilia Hanson Same here! I come here to watch tasty looking food be cooked and end up either turning the volume all the way down or just turning it off as soon as I start hearing his insane fluctuation in his voice

    • @studiojason8049
      @studiojason8049 7 лет назад +18

      I'm a voice actor/voice over artist... this video is killing me :(

    • @1370vj
      @1370vj 7 лет назад +13

      dear jesus, I had to turn off the volume and just watch.

    • @Hi.Im.Levi.
      @Hi.Im.Levi. 7 лет назад

      JJ Mars liar

  • @kaihG
    @kaihG 7 лет назад +313

    uhm im pretty sure the bad puns are the sole reason why atleast 40% of us are here, no??

    • @jeanettewaverly2590
      @jeanettewaverly2590 7 лет назад +21

      Oh heck yeah! I watch these vids while munching on a Big Mac!

    • @jignapatel2479
      @jignapatel2479 7 лет назад +2

      Last of Brunnen G hahaha so true

    • @C.L.Hinton
      @C.L.Hinton 6 лет назад

      Last of Brunnen G Yes. And, also, Lexx!!

    • @amyrussell860
      @amyrussell860 4 года назад

      Yup. And of course the recipes.

  • @briang.2218
    @briang.2218 4 года назад

    I had the good fortune of being able to visit Cyprus this past year, and I was able to try some Cypriot-style Baklava, and my goodness it was absolutely perfect. Just a beautiful, delicious, wonderful bite. And all from this humble little street side wagon with a kind old lady selling them for cheap.

  • @katywuste9054
    @katywuste9054 4 года назад +3

    What a sweety, lovely instructions an he sounds so happy and gentle

  • @casey3394
    @casey3394 7 лет назад +180

    Please make Fluffy Japanese Cheesecake!

    • @jeanettewaverly2590
      @jeanettewaverly2590 7 лет назад +7

      I don't even know what this is and I still want you to make it!

    • @mewtje3095
      @mewtje3095 7 лет назад

      madokaism 木之本 Baumkuchen is a layered cake, not a cheesecake :)

    • @farvista
      @farvista 7 лет назад

      I made it. As Sam LSD said, it's very, hm...it's alright, nice. Bland. It isn't very much like actual "cheesecake" at all. If you like Sara Lee pound cake from the store, I imagine you'll like fluffy Japanese cheese cake. I'd be perfectly comfortable feeding it to a baby.

    • @notartanymoreb5223
      @notartanymoreb5223 7 лет назад +5

      Sam LSD
      It really is overrated, To me it tastes like Egg cake because all I can really taste is the egg.

    • @yin6177
      @yin6177 7 лет назад +1

      I made it for several occasions, and I beg to differ! If you use Cooking with Dog's recipe, the cake will definitely come out to be one of the loveliest desserts you have ever tasted.

  • @dropkickdrones4569
    @dropkickdrones4569 6 лет назад +165

    OMG you voice tempo is insane. Like running up and down a hill

  • @uckuzu
    @uckuzu 3 года назад +1

    I believe of all the non-Turkish baklava videos, yours is the most visually authentic one chef! Nice as always.

  •  3 года назад +4

    Finished the baklava! 😋🥰 First time making it and also testing it, I didn’t have this treat in South America. Thanks Chef John, it came out like heaven!

  • @7bambam7
    @7bambam7 7 лет назад +22

    Baklava! Woooot! Yeah! Right on! I'm SO happy right now! I'm so happy!

    • @user-tu2jw7vu7m
      @user-tu2jw7vu7m 7 лет назад +6

      Lucky Jester well did you make it?

    • @iLoveTurtlesHaha
      @iLoveTurtlesHaha 7 лет назад +1

      I was just going to ask if op made it. With all that running around, you'd think so. XD

    • @Imadurazno
      @Imadurazno 7 лет назад +3

      No he was too busy running around ام مقداد

  • @MargoSki1959
    @MargoSki1959 4 года назад

    Thank you again not only for the Filo dough, but the baklava!!! I haven’t done this in years so thank you for showing it to other people!!! ❤️🌈🇵🇱👩‍🍳🇺🇸

  • @kristencreates1316
    @kristencreates1316 4 года назад +5

    “If you have what you consider a much better way feel free to keep that to yourself.” Lol

  • @alwaysbored47
    @alwaysbored47 5 лет назад +4

    This was amazing. Indian here and I made it for my Bulgarian friend's birthday and came out perfectly. The filo cooked a lot faster so I had to reduce the temperature but the flavour of the syrup was on point and overall very delicious.
    Got over in less than 2 days. Thanks a lot Chef John.

  • @jack8946
    @jack8946 7 лет назад +825

    If you can find a bad food wishes video I'll give you $10 million

    • @johananav218
      @johananav218 7 лет назад +115

      we call those the dark days

    • @sootydooty4346
      @sootydooty4346 7 лет назад +74

      Thunderwear Where he used boxed cake mix- pay up

    • @robbienawrocki4118
      @robbienawrocki4118 7 лет назад +57

      I'm an internet lawyer and deem this statement to be legally binding

    • @ShadowPoet
      @ShadowPoet 7 лет назад +22

      "Pork Recipe Fail - How Not to Make Roast Pork Loin with Rosemary & Grapes" :)

    • @foodwishes
      @foodwishes  7 лет назад +434

      Sebastian Michelis I make baklava for you, and you do me like that?

  • @nn414ch44i
    @nn414ch44i 4 года назад

    Just had to say I love your voice, and your commentary, I always make sure I don't miss anything! I'm going to try your baklava this weekend :D

  • @s910928100
    @s910928100 2 года назад +1

    I love the narrator and the script and
    “If you feel you have a much better way, feel free to keep that to yourself.”

  • @ehabshanan1601
    @ehabshanan1601 7 лет назад +117

    Chef John, you're by far my favorite Chef on RUclips. About the Baklava, as an Arabic person I say you nailed it. not quite like my mother's, but pretty close. :) much love from Algeria.

    • @fahdchoudry7763
      @fahdchoudry7763 7 лет назад +3

      Baklava is Greek

    • @asmaetiberkanine4401
      @asmaetiberkanine4401 7 лет назад +26

      fahd s baklava knows many variations, in many different countries.

    • @ScratchAOE2777
      @ScratchAOE2777 7 лет назад +32

      Oh boy here we go

    • @annabellealpar5285
      @annabellealpar5285 7 лет назад +6

      fahd s It started somewhere in Turkey of Armenia, but with the emergence of the Greek empire it spread west and throughout the Middle East.

    • @servantofallah1698
      @servantofallah1698 6 лет назад +4

      Annabelle The Alpaca it was ottoman and was spread by the Ottoman Empire

  • @forzamilan2006
    @forzamilan2006 7 лет назад +25

    Just wanted to say thank you for your great videos (and sense of humor) Chef John.

  • @Bboy-mq6xo
    @Bboy-mq6xo 4 года назад +44

    Is it just me or does this guy sound like he’s talking up and down on a music scale!?!?😂😂😂. I do love his recipes tho.

  • @aliciahuddleston3971
    @aliciahuddleston3971 4 года назад

    I love this John. I make mine in square pan but I’m definitely trying this. Genius ❤️

  • @Pot8o1601
    @Pot8o1601 7 лет назад +72

    I think I may have to send you a gym invoice after I make this.

    • @BLY99
      @BLY99 7 лет назад +5

      To be honest, Baklava is like half air and it's impossible to binge eat it.

    • @usadaytrader
      @usadaytrader 7 лет назад +2

      BoloYung you apparently don't know me haha

    • @GoulouMalouku
      @GoulouMalouku 7 лет назад +2

      BoloYung I binge eat it like crazy

  • @melikesleepy
    @melikesleepy 5 лет назад +230

    0.5 speed to hear a drunk Chef John... ; )

  • @oddbizarious224
    @oddbizarious224 4 года назад

    Just used this recipe, everyone in my family said it was the best they've ever had. Thanks!!

  • @lusineroy
    @lusineroy 4 года назад

    Yum, born in Armenia, this was on all of the holiday tables, absolutely delicious, my mom used to make those thin filo dough layers by hand back in the 80s since there was no prepared ones at that time.

  • @dalegribble4273
    @dalegribble4273 5 лет назад +82

    The man is creating fantastic content, and seriously upping anyone's food game who is willing to try, and yet people trying to cast shade because they don't like the way he talks. SMH.
    This is why we can't have nice things. Too many who can't, trying to tear down those who can.
    Keep up the great work, Chef!!! I love your videos ❤️

    • @Nicolee7764
      @Nicolee7764 5 лет назад +2

      Amen!!👏👏

    • @johnhall4146
      @johnhall4146 4 года назад +2

      Exactly. Like the man said, if you don’t like the peaches, don’t shake the tree.

    • @susanchampagne1166
      @susanchampagne1166 4 года назад

      I LOVE the way he talks and I’ve tried many of his recipes....I haven’t had a flop yet! He’s the BEST!

    • @discogoth
      @discogoth 3 года назад

      Also, like... just turn off the sound and turn on CC if it's that irritating lmao. This man really went out and made phyllo dough from scratch, so I will continue to support his videos.

  • @nonyabizz9390
    @nonyabizz9390 7 лет назад +30

    unskippable ad that played before this started was for vegan, organic, "i can't believe it's not butter."
    Chef John, would YOU ever use vegan "i can't believe it's not butter?"

    • @BassPlayer60134
      @BassPlayer60134 7 лет назад +3

      Nonya Bizz gag. I had to use that stuff once to make a gift of cookies for someone with a dairy allergy. It's gross.

    • @foodwishes
      @foodwishes  7 лет назад +41

      Hell no.

    • @101urafail
      @101urafail 7 лет назад +5

      Food Wishes Chef John gets it.

    • @Imadurazno
      @Imadurazno 7 лет назад +3

      Nonya Bizz Omg yeah. I thought the dude was saying "Bacon" instead of " Vegan"

    • @Shasarazad
      @Shasarazad 7 лет назад +1

      I have vegan butter made from walnut oil, it taste like walnuts so I like it. Not sure it would do well in baking though.

  • @c.wander555
    @c.wander555 3 года назад +1

    My grandma used to make this when I was little ♥ So happy to have found the recipe

  • @Jasminethelovelycat
    @Jasminethelovelycat 3 года назад +3

    I made this for our guests tonight. The couple ate 3/4 of the pan!

    • @LetsRock1t
      @LetsRock1t 3 года назад +1

      You can serve with tea :D They can eat much more :))

  • @MorganJServices
    @MorganJServices 5 лет назад +4

    I remember my first taste of authentic Baklava 40 years ago as a teenager. I had no idea that I was in for the purest, most sensational, delectable treat the world has ever known. It seemed to intimidating to bake myself. Chef John just gave me courage to try!

  • @hannahmorris1835
    @hannahmorris1835 7 лет назад +6

    Chef John, you are so much better than most other food youtubers on the internet. Thank you for not being fake!

  • @afreennasseer4417
    @afreennasseer4417 4 года назад +1

    I made this following your instructions , and I have to say it's worth the effort !!. It was soooo good!

  • @xDaydreamJessx
    @xDaydreamJessx Год назад +1

    Baklava is one of the best desserts in the world. For my taste buds and texture preferences, it's absolutely the perfect dessrt imo. I love cinnamon, I love nuts and I adore pastry. Fantastic combo. I salute the original baklava creators lol

  • @uncuentofriki3635
    @uncuentofriki3635 5 лет назад +144

    I really like his voice.
    It's full of joy and kindness and everything beautiful... It's like a baklava in voice form

    • @invanessecharles2092
      @invanessecharles2092 4 года назад +1

      It is that wicked baklava. It does something to his voice😕👻💙

  • @sootydooty4346
    @sootydooty4346 7 лет назад +437

    Thank ypu soo much Chef John. Thank you for putting up with me and all my harrasment.

  • @BentLeey
    @BentLeey 4 года назад

    Baklava is to die forrrrrr! Honestly one of my favorite desserts!

  • @steveburnell7625
    @steveburnell7625 3 года назад

    I simply adore the adore Chef John, all his recipes and videos too!