Delicious Baklava Recipe: for Sweet Perfection

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.

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Unwrap a package of phyllo dough and carefully lay out sheets on a clean surface.

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Melt butter and brush a layer onto the bottom of the baking dish.

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Place a sheet of phyllo dough into the dish, brush with butter, and repeat with about 7-10 layers.

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Combine chopped nuts (such as walnuts, pistachios, or almonds) with sugar and spices (like cinnamon or cardamom).

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Spread a layer of the nut mixture over the phyllo dough.

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Continue layering phyllo dough and nut mixture, ending with a top layer of phyllo dough.

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Cut the baklava into diamond or square shapes, bake for 45-50 minutes until golden brown, and pour cooled syrup over it. Enjoy!

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