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Default Any baklava recipe that is carb friendly?

GreekMomma wrote:
> Hmmm this sounds like a problem I worked on. I cut the
> sugar in half and the honey in half. Kids and family
> could not tell a diff. DO NOT USE SPLENDA OR ANY SUAGR
> SUB When making baklava. I tired it once... hence the
> term once. I also cut the number of layers in my phyllo
> dough on my recipe from 26 to 20. 5 full sheets of
> athens brand dough is 37 gr. carbs. Just do the math? I
> Figured out my recipe and it came out to about just under
> 2 diabetic carbs per piece. and it was a decent large
> piece. IF you want my recipe with complete measures just
> let me know. I would be happy to post it. good luck! It
> can be done. Greek Momma


I'd love to try the recipe. Balava is on of my favorite "sins".

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