How To Make Baklava

Melt the unsalted butter for layering.

Chop walnuts finely, but not to a powder, and mix with sugar, clove, and cinnamon.

Butter the bottom of the pan to prevent sticking.

Layer 10 sheets of phyllo dough in the pan, buttering each layer lightly.

If layers are stuck together, use two sheets instead of one.

Cover phyllo dough with plastic or a damp towel to prevent drying out.

Add a layer of the walnut mixture over the phyllo layers.

Continue layering with two sheets of phyllo dough followed by another layer of the walnut mixture, repeating until all ingredients are used.

Top off with remaining phyllo sheets, buttering each layer lightly.

Bake at 350°F for 50 to 60 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.

Pour syrup mixture (made with honey, sugar, lemon juice, and cinnamon) over the baked baklava while it's still hot.

Cut baklava into diamond shapes before serving.

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