Baklava
Baklava is an moderately easy dinner. Made with 1 lb. finely chopped blanched almonds, 1 c. sugar, 1 tbsp. cinnamon, 1 lb. phyllo pastry sheets and 2 c. sweet butter, melted (do not use margarine), this recipe delivers authentic, satisfying flavors. A comforting dish that warms the soul.
Combine almonds, sugar and cinnamon.
Place 8 sheets of phyllo (one at a time) in bottom of 8 x 14 x 2-inch pan, brushing each with melted butter.
Sprinkle generously with nut mixture.
Place 2 butter sheets of phyllo on top.
Sprinkle with nut mixture; add 2 butter sheets.
Continue layering nut mixture and phyllo dough until all nut mixture is used.
Place remaining phyllo sheets on top, buttering each sheet before placing in pan.
With a sharp knife, cut Baklava into small diamond shapes.
Place a pan of water on lower shelf in preheated 300Β° oven.
Bake Baklava on middle shelf for 3 hours, making sure water pan is always full.
Remove from oven and pour cool syrup over pastry.
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