Crispy Baklava (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1 pack of filo pastry sheets.
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200 grams of walnuts.
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200 grams of almonds.
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200 grams of pistachios.
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250 grams of melted salted butter.
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300 grams of sugar.
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3 tablespoons of honey.
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150 ml of water.
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Flavoring of your choice (vanilla, orange blossom, lemon, cinnamon, or rose).
# Instructions:
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Chop up the walnuts, almonds, and pistachios into pieces. Keep some chunks for an added crunch.
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Trim your filo sheets so they fit the baking dish. Use melted butter to brush each sheet. Layer 10 buttered sheets, a layer of nuts, 5 more buttered sheets, another layer of nuts, 5 additional buttered sheets, another nut layer, and finish off with 10 top buttered sheets.
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Slice the baklava into diamond or square shapes. Pop it into the oven at 200°C for 20 minutes or until golden brown.
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Simmer the sugar, honey, and water with your chosen flavor for 15-20 minutes to thicken. Let it cool down completely.
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Pour the cooled syrup over the hot baklava. Make sure it's soaked evenly everywhere.
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Sprinkle some chopped pistachios or almonds on top.
# Notes:
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Baklava is a classic dessert from the Middle East, often enjoyed during celebrations.
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The combination of cold syrup and warm baklava is key to getting the best texture.