African

Name: Baklava
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 4 dozen.
Cuisine: Africa, Europe, Greek, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 1-1/2 pounds finely chopped walnuts; 1/2 cup sugar; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves; 1 pound butter, melted, divided; 2 packages (16 ounces each, 14x9-inch sheet size) frozen phyllo dough, thawed; SYRUP:; 2 cups sugar; 2 cups water; 1 cup honey; 1 tablespoon grated lemon or orange zest

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Baklava

Baklava is a traditional Middle Eastern pastry made with flaky phyllo dough, chopped nuts and sweet honey. This dessert is very rich, so one pan goes a long way. —Judy Losecco, Buffalo, New York