Recipe

Syrup

• In a medium saucepan, combine water and sugar.
• Bring to boiling, reduce heat, and let it simmer for 10 minutes.
• Add lemon juice just a few minutes before removing from heat.
• Let it cool to room temperature

Baklava

• Divide dough into two.
• Butter a 9×13 pan.
• Place one half of the dough at the bottom of the pan
• Layer with crushed walnuts.
• Top with the remaining half of the dough.

• Cut fillo dough into the shape of diamonds.
• Pour melted butter over the fillo dough making sure that it is completely soaked.

• Cook in preheated 350-degree oven for 35-45 min or until golden brown.
• Let it cool for a few minutes
• Pour the syrup over it.
• Cool and serve.