Baklava - makes 30 pieces

• 1 Kilo filo pastry
• ½ Kilo crushed walnuts
• 3 tablespoons cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon nutmeg
• 2 cups melted unsalted butter

Syrup:

• 6 cups white sugar
• 4 cups water
• ½ - 1 cup honey
• 2 tablespoons cognac or brandy
• vanilla powder grated lemon rind

Preparation:

• Lightly oil a 35 inch tray - place 4 sheets filo down, lightly dab with melted butter. Combine nuts and spices when layer on filo sheets.
  Now place 2 sheets on top dab with butter, layer with nuts, keep repeating this process until filo runs out.
• Cut triangle shapes from the top so the syrup can go through late. Sprinkle lightly with water and bake for 40 minutes.
• In the meantime make syrup.
• Allow Baklava and syrup to cool down to room temperature and smother with half of the syrup. Wait 5 minutes for it to soak through and pour over the rest.
• Leave to rest. Do not cover.

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Updated: 17 May 2007

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