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Ingredients
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Pastry
Nut Filling
Honey Syrup
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Nuts
In a food processor, combine walnuts and almonds. Pulse until finely chopped. Mix in sugar and ground cinnamon. Set aside.
- 2
Prepare the Phyllo Dough
Thaw phyllo dough according to package instructions. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
Assembly
- 3
Layer the Phyllo
Melt butter in a small saucepan. Brush the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish with melted butter. Lay down 4 sheets of phyllo dough, brushing each layer with melted butter.
- 4
Add Nut Filling
Spread a layer of the nut mixture over the phyllo. Continue layering by adding 4 more sheets of phyllo dough brushed with butter, followed by another layer of nuts. Repeat this process until all the nuts are used, finishing with 8 layers of phyllo on top.
Baking
- 5
Cut and Bake
Using a sharp knife, cut the baklava into diamond or square shapes. Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp.
Honey Syrup
- 6
- 7
Pour Syrup over Baklava
Once the baklava is done baking, remove it from the oven and immediately pour the hot syrup over the hot baklava. Let it cool completely before serving.
