Baklava

1. 1

   Mix 4 cups of pecans with sugar and cinnamon; set aside. Begin to melt butter until hot.

2. 2

   Take filo dough out of package and place (gently) on a sheet of wax paper.

3. 3

   Place a damp kitchen towel or cheesecloth over the top of filo dough; it will dry out fast.

4. 4

   In a deep pan (roasting pan, 10 x 14-inch), take a pastry brush and baste the bottom with butter.

5. 5

   Peel the filo dough (you may take a couple of sheets at a time), fold in half and place in pan.

6. 6

   Baste each layer with butter.

7. 7

   Repeat this until you have used approximately 1/2 of the filo dough.

8. 8

   Spread the nuts evenly and repeat with the layers of filo dough and basted butter.

9. 9

   Cut into diamond shapes before baking; gently pour the remaining butter over the baklava.

10. 10

    Bake at 350u00b0 until golden brown, about 1 hour.

11. 11

    Cool completely before applying syrup mixture below.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.