Sweet+baklava

= Sweet Baklava =

1box of Philo dough 1 ½ cups of pecans 1 ½ cups of walnuts 1 cup of sliced almonds 2 teaspoons of brown sugar 4 teaspoons of coconut powder 1 teaspoon of cinnamon 3 sticks of unsalted butter (melted) Sweet Syrup: 2 cups of sugar ¾ teaspoon cinnamon 1 cup water ½ teaspoon lime juice
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To make the syrup: 1. Bring 1 cup of water to boil; add the 2 cups of sugar and stir for one minute. 2. Add the lime juice. Let boil for about 5 to 7 minutes on medium temperature; then add a dash of cinnamon. 3. Let cool in room temperature. (Tip: It is wise to prepare the syrup first so it is ready ahead). To make the nut filling: 1. Mix all nuts (pecans, walnuts, almonds) into a sturdy bag and crush them. 2. Add the brown sugar, coconut powder, and the teaspoon of cinnamon. (Set aside.) 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 2. Divide the philo dough into two halves. 3. Layer every two philo slices with 1 teaspoon of butter in between. (//see video1)// 4. After the first half, spread the nut mix and spread the mix evenly. 5. Finish layering the second half of philo dough by dropping a teaspoon of butter evenly after every two layers of philo dough. (//see video1)// 6. Cut the baklava, before cooking, into small diamond shapes. 7. Put into the oven for 30 to 40 minutes (depending on the oven). The color should be a light brown after it Is done cooking. 8. As soon as the baklava is taken out of the oven pour the syrup evenly on top of the baklava. 9. Let it cool uncovered. Tip: For storage place chilled in an air tight container.
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