Baklava

Ingredients1 (16-ounce) package frozen phyllo dough, thawed.....1 cup (2 sticks) butter, melted....1 cup finely ground pistachios....1 recipe prepared Earl Grey and Orange Syrup (1/2 cup)... Directions1. Preheat oven to 350˚. Generously butter a 2x9x9 baking dish; set aside.

2. Unroll the phyllo dough; cut the stack in half, and trim sides to fit the baking dish. Cover the phyllo with a lightly damp kitchen towel.

3. Place 3 sheets phyllo in the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Using a pastry brush, generously coat the top sheet with melted butter. Sprinkle layer with pistachios, and drizzle with about 2 tablespoons Earl Grey and Orange Syrup.

4. Repeat process using remaining phyllo, butter, pistachios, and syrup, ending with a layer of 6 phyllo sheets.

5. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until phyllo is crisp and golden brown.

6. Using a sharp kitchen knife, cut the phyllo into 4 (2 1/4-inch-thick) rows, being sure to cut all the way through to the bottom. Cut the dough crosswise into 9 (1-inch) diagonal rows, creating 36 diamond-shaped pieces. Pour remaining Earl Grey and Orange Syrup over top of warm baklava.                                                                                                                                                               Recipie for Syrup                                                                                                                   Ingredients...2 cups brewed Earl Grey tea* Ingredients2 cups brewed Earl Grey tea* ..2 cups sugar..2 tablespoons orange zest..2 tablespoons corn syrup..1/2 vanilla bean, split lengthwise and scraped, seeds reserved...2 tablespoons unsalted butter, diced ....                                                               Directions                                                                                                                                                                                                                ....................1. In a heavy saucepan over high heat, stir together the tea, sugar, orange zest, corn syrup, and reserved vanilla bean seeds. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium and simmer, stirring occasionally, until mixture is reduced by half, about 10 to 15 minutes.

2. Remove from heat, and stir in the butter. Drizzle over Traditional Baklava and serve immediately, or let syrup cool, and store in refrigerator for up to 1 week. Reheat syrup over medium-low heat before using. . Best if eaten same day its made.....Yum!!!!