Turkish Baklava
You must taste Turkusih baklava during your stay in Istanbul. The recipe may sound too easy to be true: chopped nuts are spread in between the phyllo (Yufka) layers, dressed with butter, baked then sweetened with syrup or honey. But the superiority depends on the flour quality, the dough (phyllo) thinness, and the syrup proportion. However, if you still away from Turkey, Turkattar is keen to provide you with the best Turkish baklava online.
Turkish Baklava Origin and History
We may never know exactly the baklava history or where or how baklava became the most famous Turkish sweets in the world, but we do know that the delicious dessert remains popular all over the world.
Modern baklava has been invented in Turkey during the Ottoman Empire, then modified in Syria. Many Meditteranean countries have their own versions of baklava, slightly tweaking the recipe to make it unique.
Is Baklava an Aphrodisiac
There was a special reason for baklava being a favorite among the wealthy families and the Ottoman Sultans. Pistachio and honey were the two prime elements and when consumed regularly they were believed to be aphrodisiacs. Cloves of two spices, cinnamon for females and cardamom for males, were added to increase the aphrodisiac effect of the pastry.
According to a belief, Gaziantep was the first city to introduce baklava in Anatolia. Gaziantep's version is famous for the simple fact that the pistachios grown there are really tasty. The nuts used in Turkey for baklava show variations depending on the geographical locations. In Southeast Anatolia, baklava is made with pistachio nuts, in the Black Sea region and Istanbul with hazelnut, in central Anatolia with walnut, and on the Aegean shores with almond.
Where to Buy Baklava Online?
Turkattar provides the best Turkish baklava online. From Hafiz Mustafa to Haci Bekir, we offer a collection of the most delicious, tasty, and famous Turkish baklava brands. Moreover, we did not full our online store with all baklava types for a simple reason you should consider during shopping baklava online from Turkey: not all baklava types are good for international shipping. Unfortunately, many baklava variations are very delicious but may be ruined during shipping. Therefore, we only choose baklava that is suitable and bear international shipping with the best packaging choices and most reliable shipping companies options.
