Easy Greek Baklava


Photo: Jo Ann
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Ingredients

Recipe:
1 package (16 ounce) walnuts (4 cups), finely chopped
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 package (16 ounce) frozen phyllo, thawed
1 cup butter, melted
1 (12 ounce) jar honey

Preparation

1
In large bowl, with fork, mix finely chopped walnuts, sugar, and cinnamon; set aside.
2
Cut phyllo into 13" by 9" rectangles. In greased 13" by 9" baking dish, place 1 phyllo sheet; brush with melted butter. Repeat with phyllo and butter to make 5 more layers, overlapping any small strips of phyllo to make rectangles, if necessary.
3
Over phyllo in baking dish, sprinkle 1 cup walnut mixture.
4
Repeat steps 2 and 3 to make 3 more layers (4 layers total). Place remaining phyllo on top of last walnut layer; brush with butter.
5
With sharp knife, cut just halfway through layers in triangle or diamond pattern.
6
Bake in 300 degree oven for 1 hour and 25 minutes or until top is golden brown.
7
In small saucepan over medium-low heat, heat honey until hot but not boiling. Evenly spoon hot honey over hot baklava.
8
Cool Baklava in dish on wire rack at least 1 hour; cover with foil and let stand at room temperature until serving.
9
To serve, finish cutting, with a shap knife, through layers to make triangles or diamonds.
10
Note: on half of the Baklava, I added mini-chocolate chips with the walnut mixture.)

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baklava

Yield:

36 servings

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Thursday, May 27, 2010 - 5:42pm

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