Traditional Baklava

Ingredients

• 1 package Phyllo dough
• 1 lb Walnuts
• 1 cup Unsalted butter
• 1 tsp Ground cinnamon
• 1 cup Water
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup Honey
• 1 tsp Lemon juice

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Butter the bottom and sides of a 9x13 inch baking pan.

2. 2

   Pulse walnuts in a food processor until finely chopped. Mix with cinnamon in a small bowl.

3. 3

   Unroll phyllo dough. Cut the whole stack to fit the pan. Cover with a damp cloth to prevent drying.

4. 4

   Place two sheets of phyllo in the pan, butter thoroughly. Repeat until you have 8 sheets layered.

5. 5

   Sprinkle 2-3 tablespoons of the nut mixture over the top layer.

6. 6

   Layer two more sheets of phyllo, butter, and then nuts. Repeat until all nuts are used, ending with about 6-8 sheets of phyllo.

7. 7

   Using a sharp knife, cut the baklava into diamonds or squares all the way to the bottom.

8. 8

   Bake for 50 minutes until golden brown and crisp.

9. 9

   While baking, make the syrup: Combine water and sugar in a saucepan and boil. Stir in honey and lemon juice. Simmer for 20 minutes.

10. 10

    Remove baklava from oven and immediately pour the cooled syrup over the hot pastry. Let sit for at least 4 hours before serving.