Baklawa

Maycie Morris

by Aminy Audi

- 1 package phyllo dough
¼ pound unsalted butter, melted
1½ pounds walnuts, coarsely chopped
½ cup sugar

Syrup
1½ cups sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/3 cup water
1 teaspoon rose water

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Add sugar to walnuts and mix.

2. Brush one sheet of phyllo dough with melted butter. Place 3 more sheets of dough over the first one, buttering each sheet one at a time. Spread 3 tablespoons of chopped walnut mixture across bottom of sheet, starting lengthwise one inch away from edge. Roll up 4 sheets together around walnut mixture, creating a firm tight roll. Place on a buttered cookie sheet. Repeat procedure until all dough is used up.

3. Brush rolls with butter and, using a bread knife, cut diagonally into one-inch pieces. Bake for approximately 25 minutes or until golden brown.

4. Make the syrup by dissolving sugar in water. Stir over medium heat until it comes to a boil. Add lemon juice and let simmer for about 10 minutes, then add rose water.

5. Remove baklawa from oven and pour syrup over every piece.

Notes:

While working with phyllo dough keep it covered with a lightly dampened cloth to prevent it from drying.

Baklawa may be partially baked and frozen.

From Stickley: In Good Taste Cookbook, third edition

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