Baklava

1. 1

   Grind walnuts and mix with sugar and spice.

2. 2

   Grease an 11 x 16-inch pan with melted butter.

3. 3

   Place 12 phyllo sheets in the large pan, brushing each with melted butter.

4. 4

   Sprinkle with 2 cups of nut mixture.

5. 5

   Cover with 5 phyllo sheets, brushing each generously with melted butter.

6. 6

   Continue this procedure until all nut mixture is used.

7. 7

   Finish with 12 phyllo sheets on top, brushing each with melted butter.

8. 8

   Chill before cutting.

9. 9

   Cut pastry into small diamond shapes.

10. 10

    Bake in a slow oven (300u00b0) for about 1 1/2 hours until lightly browned.

11. 11

    Remove from oven and pour cool syrup over hot pastry.

12. 12

    Makes 75 pieces.

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