CultureSeptember 4, 2026
baklava
BAH-kluh-vuh
Definition
A rich, sweet dessert pastry made of layers of filo dough filled with chopped nuts and sweetened with syrup or honey.
Etymology
The word originates from the Turkish language and likely derives from the Ottoman Turkish 'baklava,' possibly influenced by the Mongolian word for 'to pile up'.
In the news
The article mentions baklava as a decadent layered pastry that, while claimed by other cultures, has been fully embraced and adopted by the Serbian community.
St. Petka’s festival brings Serbian culture to San Marcos
Read the full article ↗The Coast News Group