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Kataifi
1 lb. kataifi dough (shredded phyllo dough)
1 lb. chopped walnuts
1/2 cup sugar
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ground cloves
1 lb. butter
syrup (see below)
In a large bowl, mix the walnuts, sugar, cinnamon and cloves.
Melt the butter. Brush the bottom of a 9 x 13 inch pan with melted
butter. Open the kataifi dough, divide into 5 parts. Take one part,
loosen the dough and fluff. Spread on bottom of pan. Sprinkle with
walnut mixture. Repeat this three more times. Spread kataifi on top.
Pour butter with a spoon evenly over whole pan. Cut into pieces.
Sprinkle a few drops of cold water on top.
Bake at 375 degrees for 35 minutes until golden light brown. Let cool
for 10 minutes. Slowly pour hot syrup (see recipe below) over the
kataifi letting it soak in before pouring more. Cover tightly.
Syrup:
1/2 lb. honey
3 cups sugar
3 cups water
2 T. lemon juice
Combine all ingredients and boil gently for about 15 or 20 minutes.
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