Baklava (Best!)

1. 1

   In a saucepan combine the first addition of sugar with water, lemon juice, honey, cinnamon and cloves. Cook over medium heat until sugar dissolves; continue simmering 10-15 minutes until mixture is thick and coats the back of a spoon. Let cool on stove.

2. 2

   Preheat the oven to 350u00b0F. Liberally butter the bottom and sides of an 8x8x2-inch baking pan. Place 5 phyllo sheets (folded in half) in the pan, one at a time, brushing each with melted butter. (Keep sheets covered with a clean, damp kitchen towel until just ready to use.) Combine walnuts and remaining sugar; spread 1/3 of mixture evenly over the phyllo in the pan. Repeat layering with the remaining mixture and phyllo sheets, each also brushed with butter. On the top sheet, butter inner half as well, for easier cutting in the next step.

3. 3

   Put syrup mixture in refrigerator to chill.

4. 4

   Cut through the top layer of phyllo diagonally to make 24 equal diamond shapes. Bake at 350 for 35 minutes until golden brown.

5. 5

   Pour the cooled syrup on top and let cool. Slice all the way through previous cuts to make 24 diamond-shaped bars.

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