Baklava

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   Preheat oven to 350F.

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   Butter the bottom and sides of a 9x13 inch pan.

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   Chop nuts and toss with cinnamon.

4. 4

   Unroll Phyllo dough.

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   Cut whole stack to fit pan.

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   Cover Phyllo dough with a damp cloth.

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   Place 2 sheets of dough in pan, butter thoroughly.

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   Repeat until you have 8 sheets layered.

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   Sprinkle 2-3 tablespoons of nut mixture on too.

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    Top with 2 sheets of dough, butter, nut, layering as you go.

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    The top layer should be about 6-8 sheets deep.

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    Using large knife, cut into diamond or square shapes.

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    Bake for 50 mins until Baklava is golden and crispy.

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    Make sauce while Baklava is baking.

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    Boil sugar and water until sugar is melted.

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    Add vanilla and honey.

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    Simmer for 20 mins.

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    Remove Baklava from oven and immediately spoon sauce over it.

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    Let cool.

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    Serve in cupcake papers.

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    Freezes well.

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    Leave uncovered or it will get soggy.

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