Pistachio Baklava

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Pistachio Baklava

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For the Simple Syrup: In a small pot, combine 2 cups granulated sugar with 1 cup (240ml) water and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium, add the lemon juice, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved and the syrup starts to thicken, about 6 minutes. Stir in the orange blossom syrup and set aside to cool to room temperature. Serious Eats / Mai Kakish For the Pistachio Baklava: In a food processor, pulse pistachios until finely chopped; the pistachios should still have texture to them but not be too coarse. Remove 1/4 cup of the pistachios and set aside for garnishing the baklava. Serious Eats / Mai Kakish Adjust oven rack to bottom position and preheat oven to 375ºF (190ºC). Using scissors or a pizza cutter, trim the phyllo dough to 9- by 13-inches (see notes). Place the phyllo pastry beneath a damp towel to prevent the dough from drying out while you construct the baklava. Serious Eats / Mai Kakish To Assemble: Using a pastry brush, grease the bottom and sides of a 9- by 13-inch baking dish with butter. Lay 2 sheets of phyllo dough into the dish, then brush with melted butter. Repeat this step for every 2 sheets of pastry until you have 8 sheets of phyllo dough. Gently press down to ensure the layers stick to one another. Sprinkle crushed pistachios in an even layer on top of the phyllo, along with 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, leaving a 1/4-inch border around the edges. Continue to layer with the remaining phyllo, brushing every 2 sheets of pastry with butter. Serious Eats / Mai Kakish Once you have buttered the last layer of pastry, use a sharp knife to portion the baklava into 24 squares. Pour the remaining butter over the top of the cut pastry (if the butter has solidified, re-melt it before pouring). Serious Eats / Mai Kakish Transfer baklava to bottom rack of the oven and bake until the top just begins to brown, about 35 minutes (see notes). Remove baklava from the oven and run a sharp knife around the portioned squares to reinforce the previously made cuts. Pour the cooled simple syrup over the baklava. (How much syrup you choose to pour over the baklava will depend on personal preference; for a sweeter baklava, use all of the syrup.) Serious Eats / Mai Kakish Top each piece of baklava with a sprinkle of the reserved pistachios. Allow the baklava to cool for at least 1 hour before covering or serving, though for the best flavor and texture it should rest for at least 4 hours and up to overnight before serving. Serious Eats / Mai Kakish

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