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Baklava is wonderful in any and all forms, but for some of us, it can be too sweet. Sacrilege to sweet-tooth's everywhere, I know, but when we added our Advieh spice blend to the mix it came out juuuuuust right. It is still a very sweet pastry, but the spice blend combines hints of savory cumin and coriander with roses and true cinnamon to make a well rounded flavor that complements the nuts and plays very well with the honey. Layered in a springform pan and allowed to set overnight, this dazzling dessert is as beautiful as it is delicious.
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
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Butter the sides and bottom of a 9" Springform pan and then melt the remaining butter.
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In a medium bowl combine the chopped nuts with 1 teaspoon of the Advieh and set aside.
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To begin building the baklava, unroll the phyllo dough and cut the stack of sheets in half. Immediately cover it with a damp cloth to prevent it from drying out. Return the damp cloth to the phyllo in between each use.
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Place two sheets of dough on the bottom of the pan, trimming corners as needed, and brush with melted butter. repeat 4 times until you have 8 sheets laid as a base with butter between every two layers.
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Add a thin layer of nuts, followed by 2 sheets of phyllo dough topped with butter. Repeat the layers until the baklava is built nearly to the top of the pan.
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To finish, add a final 8 sheets of phyllo to the top, brushing butter between every 2 sheets.
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Using a sharp knife, cut the baklava into the pattern of your choice, making sure to score all the way to the bottom of the dish.
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Bake 45-50 minutes until the baklava is golden on top.
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While the baklava is baking, make the syrup. Combine sugar and water in a heavy bottomed pan and heat until the sugar is melted. Add the honey and remaining teaspoon of Advieh. Simmer over very low heat for 10-15 minutes.
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As soon as the baklava comes out of the oven, drizzle with the syrup. Allow to cool completely before serving.
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Notes:
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You can substitute your favorite nuts for the ones we chose, and switch up the spices! Cinnamon works well by itself or try Ras el Hanout for another exotic sweet-savory flavor.
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