Baklava Recipe

• 1 Package phyllo dough
• 1 Cup white sugar
• 1 Cup butter
• 1 Pound chopped nuts
• 1 tsp Vanilla extract
• 1 tsp Cinnamon, ground
• 1/2 Cup honey
• 1 Cup water

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Butter the bottoms and sides of the 9x13 inch pan.
• Chop the nuts and toss with cinnamon, keep aside.
• Unroll phyllo the dough and cut the whole stack in half to fit the pan.
• Cover the phyllo with a dampened cloth.
• Put the two sheets of dough in pan, butter it carefully.
• Repeat till 8 sheets layered.
• Sprinkle 2-3 tbsp of nut mixture on the top.
• Top it with two sheets of dough, butter, nuts and the top layer should be about 6-8 sheets deep.
• Cut it into diamond or square shapes all the way to the bottom of the pan with a sharp knife.
• Cut it into 4 long rows to make diagonal cuts and bake for about 50 minutes till baklava is golden and crisp.
• Meanwhile boil sugar and water till sugar is melted.
• Add vanilla and honey to it and simmer for about 20 minutes.
• Remove the baklava from the oven and spoon sauce over it.
• Let it cool and serve it in cupcake papers.
• Leave it uncovered otherwise it gets soggy.