#115 baklava or baclava

baklava or baclava- a rich cake of Middle Eastern origin consisting of thin layers of pastry filled with nuts and honey

- from Turkish

Save plenty of room for Arabic pastries called batlawa (the Greeks call it baklava) from Shatila in Dearborn, as much a bakery as a local gathering spot for families.

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