Baklava

With its golden phyllo dough, crunchy nuts, and a luscious syrup infused with fragrant spices, every bite is a divine experience. Whether enjoyed as a dessert or shared with loved ones during special occasions, baklava is a true culinary masterpiece.

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350˚F (180˚C).

2. 2

   Make the syrup: In a small pot over medium high heat, combine the sugar, water, and lemon juice, and bring to a boil. Simmer until reduced to a syrupy consistency, 5-7 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool.

3. 3

   Make the filling: In a food processor, combine the walnuts, sugar, and cinnamon. Process until very finely ground.

4. 4

   Assemble the baklava: On a flat surface, lay out a sheet of phyllo dough. Brush with melted butter.

5. 5

   Spoon some of the filling along the bottom edge of the phyllo sheet, leaving ½ inch (1 ¼ cm) space from the bottom, then roll up as tightly as you can. Transfer to a baking sheet and repeat with the remaining ingredients. You should be about to fit about 12 phyllo rolls per baking sheet.

6. 6

   Brush the tops of the rolls with butter, then use a knife to score the rolls diagonally where you will slice them after baking.

7. 7

   Bake for 20 minutes, or until golden brown.

8. 8

   Immediately after removing from the oven, brush the baklava with the syrup. Finish slicing, then serve.

9. 9

   Enjoy!

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