Baklava

By: Kusum

Special Notes:
[Notes]

Ingredients:

Baklava:
1 packet fillo sheets (frozen)
3 sticks unsalted butter
4 cups walnuts (crushed)
1 tsp elaichi (green cardamom) powder
1/2 tsp cinnamon powder
1/2 cup sugar

For Syrup:
1-1/2 cup sugar
1 cup water

Directions:
Thaw the filo sheets at room temperature, and melt the butter.
Grease the baking trays.
Line the tray with filo sheet, spread butter over it.
Keep doing it with 5 to 6 sheets with butter in every layer.
Spread a generous layer of nuts over it.
Again, spread 5-6 layers of fillo sheet alternating with butter every time.
Again spread nuts and lastly 3-4 layers fillo.
With a sharp blade, make cuts lenghthwise, and only slits width-wise as if making marks for the final squares.
Bake at 325 deg. F for 20 minutes or till pastry is golden brown.
Let it cool.
Make the sugar syrup and pour half of it on one tray, and half on the other.

Tips:
Use baking trays (2)
60 minutes to prepare
Serves 20