### Yufka Baklava Recipe
Baklava made with yufka (a type of thin Turkish pastry dough) is a delicious variation of the classic dessert. Here’s a simple recipe to make it:
#### Ingredients:
**For the Baklava:**
- 1 package of yufka sheets (about 20-30 sheets)
- 2 cups unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups chopped nuts (pistachios, walnuts, or a mix)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
**For the Syrup:**
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
#### Instructions:
1. **Preheat Oven:**
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. **Prepare Nut Filling:**
- In a bowl, combine the chopped nuts and ground cinnamon. Set aside.
3. **Assemble Baklava:**
- Brush a 9x13 inch baking dish with melted butter.
- Place one yufka sheet in the baking dish and brush it generously with melted butter. Repeat this process for about 10 layers.
- Sprinkle a layer of the nut mixture over the layered yufka.
- Continue layering yufka sheets, brushing each with butter, and adding another layer of the nut mixture after every 10 layers of yufka. Continue until all the nut mixture is used.
- Finish with a final layer of yufka sheets, making sure each sheet is brushed with butter.
4. **Cut the Baklava:**
- Using a sharp knife, cut the assembled baklava into diamond or square shapes.
5. **Bake:**
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 45-50 minutes or until the baklava is golden brown and crisp.
6. **Prepare Syrup:**
- While the baklava is baking, combine the sugar, water, and honey in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring until the sugar is dissolved. Reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and lemon juice. Let the syrup cool slightly.
7. **Add Syrup:**
- Once the baklava is done baking, remove it from the oven and immediately pour the warm syrup over it, making sure to coat all the pieces.
- Allow the baklava to cool completely and absorb the syrup. This can take several hours, or you can leave it overnight for the best results.
8. **Serve:**
- Once cooled, carefully remove the pieces from the dish and serve.
Enjoy your delicious Yufka Baklava!
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