Baklava
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- Step 1
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Heat oven to 350°F. Mix nuts and cinnamon; layer half the phyllo in a 9×13-inch dish brushing sheets with butter.
- Step 2
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Add nuts and remaining buttered phyllo; cut through into 16 portions before baking.
- Step 3
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Bake 45–55 minutes until crisp and golden. Simmer sugar, water, honey and lemon 10 minutes separately.
- Step 4
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Pour warm syrup gradually over hot pastry with care and rest 45 minutes. Shared and contested origin accounts must be stated carefully; contains tree nuts.
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Recipe notes & food safety
Editorial draft — cooking, timing and origin review pending. Kitchen testing: not tested. Origin review is pending; no historical attribution is claimed.
Cooking times are estimates; kitchen testing is pending. Review labels, allergies and household needs. Keep raw ingredients separate and follow the recipe's temperature guidance. Serving illustrations are AI-generated.