Baklava - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. phyllo, thawed
1 lb. butter, melted
1 lb. walnuts, finely chopped
1/2 c. sugar
1 tsp. cinnamon

Preparation

Mix together walnuts, sugar and cinnamon in a large bowl. Brush appropriate size glass pan (11 x 14-inch) with melted butter. Layer 1/4 phyllo sheets 1 by 1 brushing with butter between each sheet. Add 1/3 nut mixture. Repeat with phyllo, creating 2 more layers. Top with remaining 1/4 of phyllo sheets. Cut into diamonds; pour any remaining butter over the top. Bake 45 to 50 minutes at 325\u00b0. Remove and cool slightly (5 minutes).