A Syrian Baker Finds the Sweet Life in Li’l Rhody

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Youssef began his baking career working at a famous Syrian bakery, Diab, in Aleppo.
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Phyllo dough is made by hand
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Phyllo dough is paper thin and laid out in layers for the baklava.
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Youssef came to Rhode Island from Syria through Turkey with his essential baking utensils.
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Flour is added
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Dough is carefully rolled out
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Aleppo Sweets' sumptuous baklava contains just the right combination of sweet syrup and nuts
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Flavors include pistachio, walnut and almond. The baklava come in different shapes and sizes; cigar-shaped, diamond-shaped and some resemble purses