baklava

syrup

1. preheat oven to 350º


2. boil and simmer 5 minutes
   
   
   
   • 1 1/2 c. water
   
   
   • 1 1/2 c. sugar
   
   
   
   


3. add and simmer 5 more minutes
   
   
   
   • 1 t. lemon juice
   
   
   
   

dough

1. grind in blender into small pieces
   
   
   
   • 1 lb. nuts
   
   
   
   


2. add to nuts
   
   
   
   • 3 T. sugar
   
   
   
   


3. individually butter 7 sheets of phyllo dough
   
   
   
   • 1 c. butter
   
   
   • 1 lb. phyllo dough
   
   
   
   


4. place sheets in 9x13 inch pan


5. spread on dough
   
   
   
   • 1/3 c. nuts
   
   
   
   


6. continue to butter and layer phyllo dough, adding 1/3 c. of nuts after each 7 layers


7. pour remaining butter over top


8. bake 30 minutes


9. cover with foil and bake 25 more minutes at 300º


10. pour cold syrup over the top


11. let stand for several hours