How to Store Baklava

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Cool your baklava at room temperature before storing it.. Cut your baklava into triangular pieces.. Layer 4 to 6 pieces of baklava with pieces of parchment paper.

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Cool your baklava at room temperature before storing it.

Step 1

Cool your baklava at room temperature before storing it.

2

Cut your baklava into triangular pieces.

Step 2

Cut your baklava into triangular pieces.

3

Layer 4 to 6 pieces of baklava with pieces of parchment paper.

Step 3

Layer 4 to 6 pieces of baklava with pieces of parchment paper.

4

Place your batch of baklava pieces into an airtight container.

Step 4

Place your batch of baklava pieces into an airtight container.

5

Store your baklava at room temperature or in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

Step 5

Store your baklava at room temperature or in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

6

Place your uncut baklava onto a baking pan lined with parchment paper.

Step 6

Place your uncut baklava onto a baking pan lined with parchment paper.

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Freeze your baklava for 3 to 4 hours.

Step 7

Freeze your baklava for 3 to 4 hours.

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Wrap the baklava in 4 layers of plastic wrap and refreeze.

Step 8

Wrap the baklava in 4 layers of plastic wrap and refreeze.

9

Defrost the baklava before cooking it.

Step 9

Defrost the baklava before cooking it.

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at 325 °F (163 °C) for 30 to 35 minutes.

Step 10

at 325 °F (163 °C) for 30 to 35 minutes.

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Refrigerate your baklava in a shallow, wide container.

Step 11

Refrigerate your baklava in a shallow, wide container.

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Layer 4 to 6 baklava pieces in a freezer-safe container.

Step 12

Layer 4 to 6 baklava pieces in a freezer-safe container.

13

Freeze your baklava for up to 4 months.

Step 13

Freeze your baklava for up to 4 months.

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