Baklava

Ingredients

• •1 package Phyllo dough
• •1 teaspoon Salt
• •2 cups Walnuts
• •0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• •1 cup Almonds
• •2 tablespoons Olive oil
• •1 cup Sugar
• •3 cloves Garlic
• •2 tsp Cinnamon
• •1 cup Water
• •1 cup Honey
• •1 medium Onion
• •1 cup Butter
• •1 piece Lemon
• •4 pieces Cloves

Instructions

1. 1

   Make syrup: boil sugar, water, honey, lemon, cloves 10 min

   💡 One string

2. 2

   Melt butter, layer phyllo in pan with butter between each

   💡 12-14 layers

3. 3

   Melt butter, brush pan

   💡 Base layer

4. 4

   Layer 8 phyllo sheets, buttering each

   💡 Bottom crust

5. 5

   Bake at 350°F for 45 min until golden

   💡 High heat initially for browning, then reduce if needed. Use convection for even cooking.

6. 6

   Cut into diamonds before baking

   💡 Cuts through layers

7. 7

   Pour hot syrup over hot baklava, cool completely

   💡 Overnight best