bakhlava

ingredients:

Phyllo Dough:
16 ounces phyllo dough (thawed according to package instructions)
1 ¼ cups unsalted butter (melted)
Nut Filling:
1 pound walnuts (finely chopped)
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Syrup:
1 cup granulated sugar
¾ cup water
½ cup honey
2 tablespoons lemon juice

how to cook step by step

• Prepare the Nut Filling:
• In a bowl, mix the finely chopped walnuts with ground cinnamon.
• Assemble the Baklava:
• Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F).
• Brush a 9×13 inch baking dish with melted butter.
• Layer 10 sheets of phyllo dough in the dish, brushing each sheet with melted butter before adding the next.
• Spread a thin layer of the nut mixture over the phyllo.
• Repeat the process, layering 5 sheets of phyllo, brushing each with butter, and then adding the nut mixture. Continue until all the nuts are used.
• Finish with a top layer of 10 sheets of phyllo, brushing each with butter.
• Cut and Bake:
• Using a sharp knife, cut the baklava into diamond or square shapes.
• Bake in the preheated oven for about 50 minutes, or until golden and crisp.
• Prepare the Syrup:
• While the baklava is baking, combine the sugar, water, honey, and lemon juice in a saucepan.
• Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for about 10 minutes.
• Finish the Baklava:
• Remove the baklava from the oven and immediately pour the hot syrup over it.
• Let it cool completely before serving.
• Enjoy your homemade baklava!