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What is Baklava? A Guide to the Sweet and Flaky Pastry

History and Origins of Baklava Baklava is a traditional pastry dessert that is believed to have originated in the ancient Assyrian empire, which was located in the region that is now modern-day Turkey, Iraq, and Iran. The dessert was later adopted and modified by the Ottoman Turks, who spread the recipe throughout their vast empire, including present-day Turkey, Greece, and…