Moroccan Almond Baklava Recipe

Ingredients (18)

• 1 1/2 cups (350 milliliters) water
• 1 3/4 cups (350 grams) granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons orange flower water
• 3 cups (500 grams) fine semolina flour
• 4 cups (500 grams) white flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup orange flower water
• Warm water, as needed
• 3 1/2 cups (500 grams) whole almonds
• 1 3/4 cups (350 grams)  granulated sugar
• 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon, optional
• 1/4 to 1/2 cup syrup
• Cornstarch, for rolling dough
• 2/3 cup (150 grams) unsalted butter, melted
• 2/3 cup (150 milliliters) vegetable oil
• 60 almonds, blanched and peeled, or as needed for garnish