Greek Baklava

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Sweet and nutty!!

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Steps

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Preheat oven to 325.

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Layer half of the sheets of phyllo one sheet at a time , in a greased 11x7x2 baking pan , brushing each sheet evenly with butter and folding ends over if necessary to fit into pan.

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Keep unused sheets covered with plastic wrap while assembling baklava to prevent drying.

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Mix 1 / 4 cup of the sugar and cinnamon.

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Stir in walnuts.

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Sprinkle nut mixture evenly over buttered phyllo in pan.

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Layer remaining phyllo , one sheet at a time , over nut mixture , brushing each sheet evenly with butter.

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Cut diagonally into squares , cutting completely through all layers.

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Bake in preheated oven until crisp and golden , about one hour.

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Combine remaining sugar , the water , lemon juice and honey in small saucepan.

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Cook and stir over low heat until sugar dissolves.

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Heat to boiling.

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Pour evenly over hot baklava.

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Let stand loosely covered 8 hours or overnight.

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Ingredients

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phyllo pastry, butter, sugar, ground cinnamon, walnuts, water, lemon juice, honey