Baklava - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 c. walnuts, finely chopped
1 c. almonds, finely chopped
variety of nuts used (optional)
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/8 tsp. ground cloves
1/3 c. sugar
1 lb. strudel leaves (filo)
2 c. sweet melted butter

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350\u00b0.
Place 5 filo leaves in 13 x 9 1/2 x 2-inch pan.
Butter each as it is stacked.
Evenly sprinkle 5 heaping tablespoons
of
nut
mixture.
Place
2 leaves on top, brush with
butter.
Sprinkle 5 tablespoons of mixture.
Repeat 4 times.
Place
remaining
filo on top, buttering every second leaf.
Trim
edges
with
sharp
knife.
Score
top sheets into diamond shapes using
up and down motion.
Bake 45 minutes to 1 hour.
Turn off
heat.
Let
cool in oven.
Pour hot syrup over Baklava.