Baklava I

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.

2. 2

   Cut phyllo dough to size of pan, and place half the sheets in the bottom of the pan. Grind walnuts with 1/2 cup sugar and cinnamon in food processor or blender. Spread ground walnut mixture evenly over phyllo. lace remaining phyllo sheets on top of walnut mixture.

3. 3

   Melt margarine with oil in small saucepan over low heat or in microwave. Brush over top layer of phyllo. Cut top layers of phyllo into diamond shapes with a sharp knife.

4. 4

   Bake in preheated oven on center rack until golden brown, about 30 minutes.

5. 5

   While baklava is baking, make the syrup: Combine 3 1/2 cups sugar, water and lemon juice in large saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat. Let cool slightly.

6. 6

   Remove baklava from oven and pour syrup over hot pastry. Cool completely before serving.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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