Posted on 11/17/2022 8:05:20 AM PST by Red Badger
NATIONAL BAKLAVA DAY
On November 17th, National Baklava Day fills the kitchen with an aroma of a sweet and flaky pastry. Baklava’s sweet layers of texture and flavor are created between sheets of filo pastry filled with chopped nuts and drizzled with syrup or honey.
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Many believe Baklava to have originated with the Turkic people in Central Asian nations. However, many countries prepare the dessert in a variety of ways. The word “Baklava” first appeared in English in 1650.
If you’ve never tried baklava, try sampling the many varieties. Walnuts, pecans, pistachios, or almonds can be used. The filling can be composed of raisins, dates, prunes, and even figs. Most baklava recipes call for cinnamon, cardamom, or cloves – sometimes all three spices.
Preparing this dessert may be somewhat time-consuming. However, it is a treat worth the work and the wait.
HOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL BAKLAVA DAY
Try your hand at this complex dessert. It will be a satisfying achievement for any home cook. We’ve even provided a couple of recipes for you to try. However, if you prefer, frequent your local bakery. They willl be happy to show you their specials. When you do, give them a shout-out. And be sure to share with a friend or two while using #NationalBaklavaDay on social media.
Baklava recipe
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NATIONAL BAKLAVA DAY HISTORY
National Day Calendar® continues researching the origins of this delicious food holiday.
November 17th Celebrated History
1800 The Sixth United States Congress convenes in Washington D.C. for the first time. Even though many rooms remain incomplete, substantial progress allowed both the House of Representatives and the Senate to begin their sessions in the Nation’s Capital.
1857 The U.S. Patent Office issues H.N. Wadsworth patent No. 18,653 for a new and improved Tooth-Brush.
1869 After more than 10 years of construction, the Suez Canal opens, creating a shipping lane between the Mediterranean and the Red seas.
1888 The U.S. Patent Office issues patent No. 388,850 to George Eastman for his box camera. The inventor also registered the trademark name, Kodak, on the same day.
1896 The Western Pennsylvania Hockey League began to play at Pittsburgh’s Schenley Park Casino.
November 17th Celebrated Birthdays
Grace Abbott – 1878
Abbott dedicated her career to child labor policies and relief programs for immigrants. She headed the Children’s Bureau under President Warren G. Harding and while she saw a constitutional amendment against child labor, the states did not ratify it.
Soichiro Honda – 1906
In 1948, the Japanese engineer founded the Honda Motor Co., Ltd. with Takeo Fujisawa. Their first product is the D-type motorcycle.
Winson Hudson – 1916
An early Civil Rights activist, Anger Winson Gates established the Leake County chapter of the NAACP in Mississippi. For 25 years, she attempted to register to vote. But persistent voter suppression prevented Gates from registering until 1962.
William H. Hastie – 1904
The American attorney and civil rights advocate became the first African American named to the federal magistrate in 1937. President Franklin D. Roosevelt appointed Hastie to judge of the Federal District Court in the Virgin Islands.
Danny DeVito – 1944
The award-winning actor, producer, and comedian gained his first critical attention in the role of Louie De Palma in the comedy series Taxi. Other credits include Big Fish, Get Shorty, Batman Returns, and Matilda.
Today is Honda’s Birthday!...................
It is also national home-made bread day.
We can confuse things and also try to celebrate National Low-Carb day.
Love that chit
ummmmm good....i made it once...it was awesome.
Happy bakaba day!
A SWEET PING!.................
And also National BUTTER DAY!..................
I had an older relative who used to make Baklava now and again, heavy on the honey. Nice memories. Oh, and I got a sugar high from just reading that article.
It’s national home made bread day today????!!!??? Holy cow, I had no idea. We have a bread machine that my wife has used exactly twice in 30 years. Twice!!! I am a broken man... I am still waiting for the bread and now I am waiting for the baklava. I guess there is still hope. Sigh.
The Mad Greek restaurant in Baker, Calif. has tasty baklavas.
I’ve never met a baklava I didn’t like!....................
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Quick and Easy Baklava Squares / Makes 2 dozen
Ingredients
1 pound (4 cups) chopped nuts
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
16 oz 14x9-inch sheets frozen phyllo dough, thawed
1 cup butter, melted
1 cup honey
Directions
Preheat oven to 350°. Coat a 13x9-in. baking dish with cooking spray. Combine nuts and cinnamon.
Unroll phyllo dough. Layer 2 sheets of phyllo in prepared pan; brush with butter. Repeat with 6 more sheets of phyllo, brushing every other 1 with butter.
(Keep remaining phyllo covered with a damp towel to prevent it from drying out.)
Sprinkle 1/2 cup nut mixture in pan; drizzle with 2 tablespoons honey. Add 2 more phyllo sheets, brushing with butter; sprinkle another 1/2 cup nut mixture and 2 tablespoons honey over phyllo. Repeat layers 6 times. Top with remaining phyllo sheets, brushing every other 1 with butter.
Using a sharp knife, score surface to make 24 squares. Bake until golden brown and crisp, 25-30 minutes. Cool on a wire rack 1 hour before serving.
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