Baklawa

==Description==
The Universal Middle-Eastern Dessert
== Ingredients ==
* 1½ lbs chopped walnuts
* ½ cup sugar
* ½ tsp ground cardamom
* 1 lb melted sweet butter
* 2 lbs thin sheet fillo, or shredded fillo dough
* 1 cup honey
== Directions ==
# To make the stuffing, combine and mix walnuts, sugar and cardamom.
# Set aside.
# Brush a baking dish measuring about 9x13x2 inch with some of the melted butter.
# Spread one fillo sheet flat in the pan, brush with about 1 teaspoon butter.
# Stack about 15 fillo sheets using this method.
# Spread one half of the stuffing mixture on the fillo sheets.
# Spread and butter about five fillo sheets on top of the first layer of stuffing.
# Spread the remaining half of the stuffing on top.
# Spread and butter about 15 fillo sheets to make the top and final layer.
# Use more butter if you run out, or use less for each fillo layer.
# With a sharp knife, cut in diamond, or square shapes.
# Pour remaining melted butter on top.
# Bake in 350°F oven for about 30 minutes, or until the surface turns light golden color.
# Pour honey over baklawa.
# When at room temperature, transfer individual pieces onto a serving dish.
# Serve at room temperature or chilled.
Category:Pastry Recipes