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A classic Middle Eastern

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2 cups honey (preferably greek thyme honey, but no biggy if you can't get it. do use a good quality honey, though)
1 cup water
1 cup sugar
2 cinnamon sticks (or 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
lemon peel (without pith - 4 inch-long piece)
orange peel (without pith - 4 inch-long piece)
4 cups coarsley ground walnuts (very fresh)
2 cups coarsley ground almonds (make sure the nuts you use are fresh, very recently purchased)
4 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

Nutritional information

208.5
Calories
114 g
Calories From Fat
12.7 g
Total Fat
4.9 g
Saturated Fat
17.8 mg
Cholesterol
79.8 mg
Sodium
22.9 g
Carbs
1.1 g
Dietary Fiber
13.8 g
Sugars
2.7 g
Protein
3109g
Serving Size

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A classic Middle Eastern

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    I live in a semi-arid climate so I kept a pot of water boiling to humidify the air during the entire process of working with the phyllo. Since I didnt have a baking pan large enough, used two that are half the size required by the recipe. I cut all the phyllo in half which fit the pans exactly and, in the end, that made the dough much easier to work with.

    • 120 min
    • Serves 3
    • Easy

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    Baklava, A classic Middle Eastern, Greek and Turkish dessert, adapted from a recipe in the Bay Books’ publication: ‘The Best of Lebanese and Middle Eastern Cooking’ and posted for the 2005 Zaar World This recipe uses ghee in the preparation of the pastry When making this recipe, I’ve used Rita L’s How To Prepare Ghee Recipe #55434 The orange-blossom water, used in the syrup, can be purchased at Middle Eastern or Greek grocery stores If you are unable to find orange-blossom water, you could use orange juice or lemon juice, depending on your taste preferences Another option is to add lemon or oarange zest to the syrup , These were very nice on the dessert tray I brought over to a friends house this weekend , A classic Middle Eastern, Greek and Turkish dessert, adapted from a recipe in the Bay Books’ publication: ‘The Best of Lebanese and Middle Eastern Cooking’ and posted for the 2005 Zaar World This recipe uses ghee in the preparation of the pastry When making this recipe, I’ve used Rita L’s How To Prepare Ghee Recipe #55434 The orange-blossom water, used in the syrup, can be purchased at Middle Eastern or Greek grocery stores If you are unable to find orange-blossom water, you could use orange juice or lemon juice, depending on your taste preferences Another option is to add lemon or oarange zest to the syrup


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    Steps

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    Make Syrup First So That It Can Come to Room Temperature: in a Small Saucepan, Combine Honey, Sugar and Water. Bring to a Slow Boil, Stirring Occasionally, Until the Sugar Is Dissolved. Add Lemon Juice, Cinnamon Sticks and Peels and Cook Over a Medium Heat For 10 Minutes, Until Slightly Thickened. Remove Peels and Cinnamon Sticks and Allow to Come to Room Temperature Before Using.

    2
    Done

    Combine Walnuts, Almonds, Sugar, Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Ground Cloves and 3 Tablespoons Melted Butter Together in a Bowl and Mix Thoroughly.

    3
    Done

    Place Phyllo Between Sheets of Waxed Paper and Cover With a Slightly Damp Towel to Prevent Phyllo from Drying Out. Brush Bottom and Sides of an 18x12-Inch Inch Pan Generously With Melted Butter.

    4
    Done

    Place 8 Phyllo Sheets Into Bottom of Pan, Brushing Each Sheet Generously With Butter. Take an Additional 4 Sheets of Phyllo and Place in Pan Allowing Sheets to Drape Over Each of the 4 Sides of Pan. Brush These With Melted Butter.

    5
    Done

    Spread 2 Cups of Nut Mixture Into Pan, Distributing Evenly Over Bottom. Fold Over the Overlapping Phyllo Sheets Brushing Each With Butter, to Envelop the Nut Mixture.

    6
    Done

    Repeat Layering Process 2 More Times to Form 3 Nut Layers.

    7
    Done

    Top Pastry With Remaining Phyllo Dough and Generously Brush Top Layer With Melted Butter. Tuck in the Buttered Phyllo Neatly Around.

    8
    Done

    Score Through Top Layers of Pastry With a Sharp Knife Making 6 Strips Lengthwise Then Cut 10 Strips Diagonally to Form Diamond Shaped Pieces. Stud Each Diamond-Shaped Piece (and Any Odd Looking Ones Near the Ends of the Pan) in the Centre With a Whole Clove Per Piece. Pour Remaining Melted Butter Over Pastry and Lightly Sprinkle Some Water on Top Too (wet Your Hand Under the Tap Twice and Shake This Out Over the Pastry).

    9
    Done

    Bake Pastry in a 325f Oven For 1 Hour to 75 Minutes, Until Nicely Golden-Brown. Allow to Cool For 5 Minutes. Carefully Spoon Cool Syrup Over Seam in Pastry. Allow to Stand at Least 3 Hours or Overnight. Cut Through the Scored Pieces and Serve.

    10
    Done

    Note: the Clove Studding Each Piece Is not Traditionally Eaten, It Is Removed by the Person Whose Piece It Is Before Eating. the Clove Is There to Add Its 'perfume' to the Piece as It Bakes (and It Looks Pretty, Too).

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