Bakalava Recipe

Directions

1. 1
   Butter a 13- x 9- x 2-inch baking pan.
2. 2
   Cut phyllo in half crosswise, and cut each half to fit pan.
3. 3
   Throw away trimmings.
4. 4
   Cover phyllo with a slightly damp towel.
5. 5
   Layer 10 sheets of phyllo in pan, brushing each sheet with melted butter.
6. 6
   Combine coconut, macadamia nuts, pecans, brown sugar, and cinnamon; stir well.
7. 7
   Sprinkle one-third of nut mix over phyllo in pan.
8. 8
   Top with 10 sheets of phyllo, brushing each sheet with melted
9. 9
   butter.
10. 10
    Repeat procedure twice with remaining nut mix, phyllo, and butter, ending with buttered phyllo.
11. 11
    Cut into diamond shapes, using a sharp knife.
12. 12
    Bake at 350 for 40-45 min or possibly till top is browned.
13. 13
    Let cold completely.
14. 14
    Combine 1 c. sugar, water, and lemon juice lemon rind, and honey in a medium saucepan.
15. 15
    Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes.
16. 16
    Remove from heat; drizzle syrup over baklava.
17. 17
    Cover and let stand at room temperature 24 hrs.
18. 18
    Yield: about 3 dozen.