Baklava

Baklava is a sweet and rich pastry made with layers of phyllo dough, nuts, and honey syrup.

Ingredients - Serves 12

Preheat the oven to 350°F.
In a bowl, mix together the walnuts, pistachios, sugar, and cinnamon.
Brush a baking dish with melted butter.
Layer 5 sheets of phyllo dough in the baking dish, brushing each sheet with melted butter.
Sprinkle a generous amount of the nut mixture over the phyllo dough.
Repeat the layering process with 5 more sheets of phyllo dough and the nut mixture.
Continue layering until all the phyllo dough and nut mixture is used, ending with a layer of phyllo dough on top.
Using a sharp knife, cut the baklava into diamond or square shapes.
Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
While the baklava is baking, prepare the honey syrup by combining honey, lemon juice, and water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
Remove the baklava from the oven and immediately pour the hot honey syrup over it, making sure to cover all the pieces.
Allow the baklava to cool completely before serving.