Baklava
Layers of paper-thin phyllo brushed with butter, filled with pistachios, baked crisp and soaked in sugar syrup.
Why It Works
Pouring cold syrup over hot pastry creates rapid absorption through the crisp layers. The butter between each phyllo sheet prevents them from fusing, keeping the texture flaky.
Key Ingredients
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