How to Make Baklava

Directions

• 1

  Preheat the oven to 350°F.
• 2

  Chop the almonds and pecans then place them in a container. Add the butter, sugar and lemon zest. Mix well until you have a paste.
• 3

  Grease a rectangular baking sheet with melted butter and then add the first layer of filo. Paint the surface of the filo with butter using a kitchen brush. Repeat the process until you have 6 layers.
• 4

  After the sixth layer add the filling and spread evenly.
• 5

  Add the rest of the layers and paint in butter. The last layer also has to be painted in order for it to be crunchy.
• 6

  Cut each portion in to 2 x 2-inch sections with the tip of a sharp knife. Bake in the oven for 30 minutes at 350°F or until they’ve browned a bit.
• 7

  In the meantime, you can begin to make the syrup. Place the ingredients in a pot and let boil for 5 minutes.
• 8

  When you take the baklava out of the oven, pour the syrup on while it ‘s still hot and let cool for 4 hours at room temperature.