Kadaifi

Directions

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   Karen Mintzias 1 lb Commercial raw kadaifi dough 1/2 c Sweet butter

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   melted 1 1/2 c Finely chopped almonds * 3 1/2 c Granulated sugar Ground cinnamon 1/2 c Orange juice (optional) 2 c Water 1/2 c Honey 2 tb Le

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   Open the raw kadaifi dough to the air for 10 to 15 minutes

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   Spread half the pastry evenly over the bottom of a 9 x 12 x 3-inch baking pan and brush with half the butter

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   Meanwhile, combine the almonds, 1/2 cup sugar, 1 tablespoon cinnamon, and orange juice in a small bowl

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   The orange juice will make the mixture like a paste that can be spread with a knife.) Spread the almond mixture over the kadaifi and cover w

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   Brush with the remaining butter and bake in a moderate oven (350 F) for 40 minutes or slightly longer, until golden on top

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   Meanwhile, boil the remaining 3 cups sugar with water for 5 minutes