How To Make Sticky And Tasty Traditional Greek Baklava
Last week David was appalled to find his Bosnian co-worker claiming that baklava was one of their national desserts. To be fair they are both right! The history of baklava is a bit sketchy, to say the least, and many countries make their own versions or variations of baklava. The Ottoman Empire controlled much of Greece, Turkey, the Middle East, and the Balkan States so it’s no surprise they share many cuisines, flavors, history, and architecture. However, the oldest known ancestor to baklava is believed to be the Ancient Roman placenta cake, placenta is derived from the Greek word plakous,…
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