Greek Baklava
INGREDIENTS:
For the Baklava:
1 package 16 oz phyllo dough, thawed
2 cups walnuts finely chopped
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground clove
1 cup unsalted butter melted
For the Syrup:
1 cup water
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup honey
1 cinnamon stick
Zest of 1 lemon
DIRECTIONS:
Preheat oven to 160°C (320°F).
Prepare Phyllo: Brush the bottom and sides of the baking pan with butter. Layer 10-12 sheets of phyllo in the pan, brushing each sheet with melted butter.
Mix Nuts: Combine chopped walnuts, cinnamon, and clove. Spread evenly over the phyllo in the pan.
Layer: Continue layering and buttering the remaining phyllo sheets on top of the nut mixture.
Cut: Before baking, cut the Baklava into diamond or square shapes.
Bake: for 50-60 minutes, or until golden and crisp.
Make Syrup: While Baklava bakes, combine water, sugar, honey, cinnamon stick, and lemon zest in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 10 minutes. Remove the cinnamon stick and lemon zest.
Finish: Pour the warm syrup over the hot Baklava. Let cool completely before serving.