Baklava recipe

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   Preheat the oven to 160C (Gas 2-3).

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   Spread the pistachios on a baking tray.

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   Roast for 10 minutes, or until fragrant.

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   Finely chop the cooled pistachios.

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   To make the syrup, mix the sugar and lemon juice with 250 ml water in a saucepan.

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   Bring to the boil, then cook for 10-15 minutes, or until the syrup is thickened and holds its shape when dropped from a spoon.

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   Set aside to cool.

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   Brush a 25 cm x 40 cm x 2 cm baking tray with melted butter.

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   Lay a sheet of filo pastry on the tray and lightly brush all over with melted butter.

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    Repeat until you have used 10 sheets of pastry.

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    Sprinkle the walnuts over the pastry.

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    Lay a sheet of pastry on top of the walnuts and lightly brush all over with melted butter.

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    Repeat until you have used the remaining pastry, then refrigerate for 10 minutes.

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    Using a very sharp knife, cut through the pastry to make strips 4 cm wide, then cut across the pastry on an angle to make diamond shapes.

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    Bake for 30 minutes, or until the pastry is golden.

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    Drizzle the cold syrup over the hot baklava and sprinkle with the pistachios.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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