lundi 3 mars 2014

Choosing The Best Baklava Online

By Leticia Jensen


There are certain sweet treats that are icons of their local area. France is known for its rich and creamy desserts while Italy is often thought of as the home of ice cream. With the Mediterranean and the Middle East baklava is one of the most iconic dishes. If you are a fan it is worth looking to find the best baklava online.

When you look for baklava on the internet the chances are you will see some people debating the origin of the dessert. Typically food historians believe that the dish is a progression between the traditional layered bread dishes served in Turkey and modern filo pastry dishes. What is known is that it was traditionally a gift given by the Sultan on the fifteenth of the month of Ramadan.

Therefore tradition is a big part when it comes to making traditional baklava. Ideally you want someone who either has made this to a family recipe or appreciates the traditional methods involved with making the pastry. This increases the chances of getting the best quality.

As with any form of dessert you will get both handmade and factory made versions. While it may be possible to get delicious factory produced pastries and handmade does not necessarily mean better in general the reason that a handmade product will cost more is that they tend to use higher quality ingredients.

The recipe is fairly simple. The filling is typically made with chopped almonds, chopped walnuts, caster sugar as well as cinnamon and cloves for flavour. Some people add breadcrumbs in order to bind the filling together. The syrup contains sugar, water, cinnamon and lemon juice. It is then topped with unsalted butter and filo pastry.

It should be pointed out that this is broadly the recipe you can expect to see. Ideally you want to choose a company that uses fresh ingredients. This will mean you get a more authentic taste than one that uses additives or preservatives. There are variations on the recipe as well and you may choose one that uses different flavours that you personally prefer.

This ought to be stated clearly on the website. The company ought to be proud of their history or their expertise when it comes to making the dish. They should also clarify how they source their ingredients and the quality of those ingredients. If it is not clear then you should consider looking elsewhere. It is also important to see how they will ensure the freshness of the baklava when they deliver it to you. If possible you may want to consider a company that offers high speed delivery in order to ensure the pastries are as fresh as possible.

You can find a number of companies that sell baklava from a range of different sources. It is also possible to find various sites that offer taste tests and reviews. Equally some companies may also be willing to supply free samples. If this is possible it is worth asking as you can test for yourself to see if you personally like what the company has to offer. Remember to check their delivery options as ideally you want to get something as fresh as possible!




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