Cashew baklava: what a second bake changes

Useful to know

Sohla El-Waylly's recipe presented by King Arthur Baking combines coils of thin phyllo, cashews, cardamom and orange syrup. After soaking, it also offers a second bake for a different final result. [1]

This is a particular author's version, rather than a compulsory rule for every baklava. It is most useful to follow the sequence: shaping, initial baking, syrup and the chosen finish. That explains why changing the final stage affects texture even when the main ingredients remain the same.