BA’LAWA: Syrian Layered Fila Pastry with Pistachios and Rose Water-Lemon Syrup

Cuisine & Diet:  Central Asian, Greek, Hanukkah, Kid-Friendly, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Mimounah, Mizrahi, Persian, Rosh Hashanah, Shabbat, Sweets & Desserts, Syrian, Turkish

GENERAL INGREDIENTS:
Sugar
Rose water
Lemon
Phyllo/fila dough
Unsalted butter or Earth Balance non-dairy buttery spread, or vegetable oil
Pistachios
Ground cinnamon

EQUIPMENT:
Measuring cups and spoons
13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan
Parchment paper
Pastry brush, for brushing layers with butter
Large cutting board, for cutting phyllo/fila dough
Large sharp knife, for cutting phyllo/fila dough
Medium sized mixing bowl, for filling
Clean kitchen towel, for covering phyllo/fila dough
Food processor, for grinding nuts
Small saucepan, for making syrup

Jennifer Abadi | BA’LAWA: Syrian Layered Fila Pastry with Pistachios and Rose Water-Lemon Syrup