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Well I’ve been making up my Lebanese Style Baklava tonight.
some photos:
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The Lebanese people enjoy spices and nuts, so apart from the traditional walnuts I’ve added macadamias.
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Then working with the filo pastry. I didn’t find it too hard. Just defrost over time in the fridge. Tbe
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This is about to go into the oven.
For the additional middle eastern element, I’ve added a hint of vanilla to the cinnamon.
I’m going to let it cool a bit before I make the honey and lemon sauce.
If I’d grown up in Lebanese culture, they’d be heaps more spices in the house and the honey would be richer.
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