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Ingredients

  • 7-7/8 oz. filo pastry (sheets cut in 1/2)
  • 1/8 qt. finely chopped almonds
  • 1/8 qt. finely chopped walnuts
  • 1/8 qt. sugar
  • 1/8 qt. cinnamon
  • 7-7/8 oz. melted butter
  • 1/4 qt. sugar
  • 1/4 qt. water
  • 1/8 qt. lemon juice
  • 1/8 qt. honey

Method

  • Preheat oven to 350F.
  • Mix together almonds, walnuts, sugar, and cinnamon in a bowl.
  • Work on a flat surface with one sheet of filo at a time.
  • Keep filo covered with a clean, damp, tea towel.
  • Brush filo with melted butter, especially edges.
  • Place another sheet on top and repeat procedure.
  • Continue until there are 4 sheets of buttered filo.
  • Sprinkle 1/4 of the nut mixture over filo.
  • Cover with 2 more sheets of buttered filo.
  • Sprinkle 1/4 of the nut mixture over filo.
  • Repeat this procedure 2 more times until all of the nut mixture has been used.
  • End with 2 sheets of buttered filo.
  • Roll up jelly roll style, place roll on a large sheet of buttered filo pastry and roll neatly to enclose.
  • Slice diagonally and put flat side down in a greased pan.
  • Bake until golden brown, 20-25 minutes.
  • Spoon cold syrup over warm baklava.