Make sure that the phyllo is fully thawed before using. Leave it in the refrigerator overnight or on the countertop for four to five hours. Do NOT microwave. The baklava tastes best after it has sat for 8 hours upon cooling, so plan ahead! Arabic Dessert, Arabic Sweets, Arabic Food, Turkish Sweets, Lebanese Recipes, Turkish Recipes, Greek Recipes, Persian Recipes, Lebanese Desserts