"How to make perfect homemade baklava! While it may appear complicated (and it is time consuming) it's actually quite simple to make!..."
INGREDIENTS
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16 oz Phyllo dough¹ (thawed (454g))
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¾ lb finely chopped nuts² ((340g))
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1/4 cup light brown sugar³ (firmly packed (50g) (you may substitute granulated sugar))
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1 teaspoon cinnamon
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¼ teaspoon salt
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1 cup unsalted butter⁴ (melted (226g) plus more as needed)
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1 cup water (236ml)
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1 cup granulated sugar (200g)
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1 lemon slice
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2 Tablespoons lemon juice (fresh-squeezed preferred)
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1 cinnamon stick
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1 whole clove
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1/2 cup honey (118ml)
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
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Semisweet or dark chocolate (for drizzling (optional))