Baklava

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F).

2. 2

   Melt the unsalted butter in a small saucepan over low heat.

3. 3

   Brush a 9x13 inch baking dish with some of the melted butter.

4. 4

   Lay one sheet of phyllo dough in the baking dish and brush with melted butter. Repeat this process until you have layered 10 sheets of phyllo dough.

5. 5

   In a bowl, combine the chopped nuts and ground cinnamon.

6. 6

   Sprinkle a thin layer of the nut mixture over the phyllo dough.

7. 7

   Continue layering 5 sheets of phyllo dough, brushing each with melted butter, followed by a layer of the nut mixture. Repeat until all the nut mixture is used.

8. 8

   Finish with a final layer of 10 sheets of phyllo dough, brushing each with melted butter.

9. 9

   Using a sharp knife, cut the baklava into diamond or square shapes.

10. 10

    Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the baklava is golden brown and crisp.

11. 11

    While the baklava is baking, combine the honey and sugar in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 5 minutes.

12. 12

    Remove the baklava from the oven and immediately pour the honey mixture over the hot baklava.

13. 13

    Allow the baklava to cool completely before serving.