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Baklava




Source of Recipe


Ken


Recipe Introduction


This is a traditional Greek strudel. If you've never tried this before you're in for a real treat. The entire family will love this wonderful strudel.


List of Ingredients




1 1/2 Pounds Finely Chopped Walnuts
1/2 Cup Sugar
1/2 Teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
1/8 Teaspoon Ground Cloves
2 Packages (16 Ounces Each) Phyllo Dough
1 Pound Butter (No Substitutes), Melted, Divided
SYRUP:
2 Cups Sugar
2 Cups Water
1 Cup Honey
1 Tablespoon Grated Orange Peel

Recipe



In a bowl, combine walnuts, sugar, cinnamon and cloves; set aside. Brush a 15-inch x 10-inch x 1-inch baking pan with some of the butter. Unroll each package of phyllo sheets; trim each stack to fit into pan. Cover dough with plastic wrap and a damp cloth while assembling. Place one sheet of phyllo into pan; brush with butter. Repeat 14 times. Spread with 2 cups walnut mixture. Layer with five sheets of phyllo, brushing with butter between each. Spread with remaining walnut mixture. Top with one sheet of phyllo; brush with butter. Repeat 14 times. Cut into 2-1/2 inch squares; cut each square in half diagonally. Brush remaining butter over top. Bake at 350 degrees for 40 to 45 minutes or until golden brown. Meanwhile, in a saucepan, bring the syrup ingredients to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 10 minutes. Strain and discard peel; cool to lukewarm. Pour syrup over warm baklava. Yields 4 dozen.