Baklava

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Ingredients

1/2 pound	phyllo dough
1/2 cup	unsalted butter, melted
1 cup	walnuts, finely chopped
1 cup	pistachios, finely chopped
1/4 cup	sugar
1 teaspoon	ground cinnamon
1/2 cup	water
1/2 cup	honey

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. 2 Butter a small baking dish using some of the melted butter.
3. 3 In a bowl, combine the walnuts, pistachios, 1/4 cup sugar, and cinnamon.
4. 4 Unroll the phyllo dough and cut it to fit the baking dish.
5. 5 Place one sheet of phyllo in the dish and brush with melted butter. Repeat with 5 more sheets.
6. 6 Spread a thin layer of the nut mixture over the phyllo.
7. 7 Top with 6 more sheets of phyllo, brushing each with butter.
8. 8 Repeat the layering process until all the nut mixture is used, finishing with a top layer of 6 phyllo sheets.
9. 9 Using a sharp knife, cut the baklava into small squares or diamonds.
10. 10 Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, until golden and crisp.
11. 11 While the baklava is baking, combine water, honey, 1/2 cup sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon juice in a saucepan.
12. 12 Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
13. 13 Remove the baklava from the oven and immediately pour the hot syrup over it.
14. 14 Allow the baklava to cool completely before serving.