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Baklava 24
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Baklava
Yield: 60 pieces
1 1/2 pounds walnut meats
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 1/2 pounds butter (unsalted) melted (6 sticks)
1 1/2 pound filo sheets
3 cups granulated sugar
1 1/2 cups water
1 TBS. lemon juice
1 cup honey
Coarsely grind walnuts and mix with cinnamon. Grease a 11"x16"
baking pan with some melted butter. Place 8 sheets of the filo in
the pan, brushing each layer with melted butter. Place the ninth
sheet of filo in the pan, brush with melted butter, and sprinkle
with 3 TBS. of the nut mixture. Alternate 1 sheet of plain buttered
filo with 1 sheet of buttered filo with nut mixture. Repeat process
until all ingredients are used. Conclude by placing 10 sheets of
buttered filo on top. With a sharp knife, cut into diamond shapes.
Bake in a 275: for 2 hours. Meanwhile, for the syrup, combine sugar,
water and lemon juice. Bring to a boil then let simmer for 10
minutes. Remove from heat and add honey. Cool. Remove baklava from
oven and pour cold syrup over while hot. Let stand 4 hours or
overnight before serving.
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