Baklava

Desserts

Baklava has been a favorite Greek pastry for centuries. Try it, it will become one of your favorite pastry recipes.

Combine nuts, cinnamon, and sugar.

Melt butter in a saucepan.

Use pastry brush to brush inside of a 14 X 10 1/2 inch pan with melted butter.

Line bottom of pan with one piece of Phyllo dough. Fold under excess Phyllo.

Alternate sides with each piece of Phyllo, brushing the top of each layer with melted butter.

Repeat five (5) times, making five layers.

On the 6th sheet, sprinkle evenly with nut mixture.

Continue until all nut mixture is used and last six (6) buttered sheets of Phyllo form top crust.

Use a sharp knife to cut into a shape of your choice.

Bake at 425° F on the bottom shelf for 30 minutes, then place on top shelf for 15 minutes or until golden brown.