Baklava is a rich, sweet dessert pastry made of layers of filo filled with chopped nuts and sweetened and held together with syrup. It is characteristic of the cuisines of the former Ottoman Empire, but is also found in Central and West Asia.
Ingredients
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1 pack Filo pastry
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2 cups Chopped mixed nuts
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1 cup Unsalted butter, melted
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1 cup White sugar
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1 cup Water
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1 tsp Vanilla extract
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- short description
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Preheat oven to 350°F.
Layer filo pastry and chopped nuts.
Cut into squares.
Bake until golden brown.
- detailed description
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Butter a 9x13 inch baking dish.
Layer half of the filo pastry in the dish, brushing each sheet with butter. Spread the chopped nuts evenly over the pastry.
Layer the remaining filo pastry over the nuts, brushing each sheet with butter. Cut the baklava into squares using a sharp knife.
Bake in the preheated oven until the baklava is golden brown and crisp, about 50 minutes.
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