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Making Baklava at home? Here are 6 tips and a classic recipe for help

Baklava, the delicious Turkish layered dessert, is made by layering phyllo pastry sheets and chopped nuts. The paper-thin phyllo pastry is soft and tender and needs a tender touch. But once you’ve successfully layered the pastry sheets and nuts, the rest is pretty easy! Some pointers may help you make your first baklava at home. For instance, the syrup should be poured while the baklava is still hot from the oven, allowing it to seep into the layers.