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12-08-2009, 09:06 AM
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I have to get this stuff out of my immediate area!
I will be using about a third of the tray this weekend, but the rest has to stay "giftable" through the end of next week. Should I freeze it? Or wrap tightly and put in a cool place? And, if freezing, should each piece be wrapped separately?
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hmmmm, I'm thinking flavor wise, it would be o.k. to freeze baklava, but I don't think the phyllo would be crisp as it thaws out.
You've already made it? If not, maybe you could freeze it already prepped and bake at the last minute?
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I freeze baklava all the time. I use the foodsaver for freshness, but If you don't have one, just wrap tightly and freeze. There's no loss of texture or crispness. One of my favorite things to make a big batch of and freeze.
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'There's no loss of texture or crispness.' - Wow, that's amazing! I'm glad you saw this, Shannon.
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Who woulda thunk? Thanks for the info on the phyllo freezing Shannon!
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Thanks Shannon! It has been screaming at me for 2 days now. Once in the freezer, it's little voice will be muffled...
It's actually called Choclava, from this month's
Cooking Light, and has Nutella between the layers. I think I'll keep a few pieces out for our anniversary dinner on Thursday.
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My parents got married over the Christmas holiday! Happy Anniversary Vicci and Jack! Hey Vicci, I think you've got the willpower of Hercules! I hope you two have a GREAT anniversary! You ARE going to post pics...right?
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Happy (early) Anniversary, Vicci!
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