Baklava

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350F.
2. 2
   Mix together almonds, walnuts, sugar, and cinnamon in a bowl.
3. 3
   Work on a flat surface with one sheet of filo at a time.
4. 4
   Keep filo covered with a clean, damp, tea towel.
5. 5
   Brush filo with melted butter, especially edges.
6. 6
   Place another sheet on top and repeat procedure.
7. 7
   Continue until there are 4 sheets of buttered filo.
8. 8
   Sprinkle 1/4 of the nut mixture over filo.
9. 9
   Cover with 2 more sheets of buttered filo.
10. 10
    Sprinkle 1/4 of the nut mixture over filo.
11. 11
    Repeat this procedure 2 more times until all of the nut mixture has been used.
12. 12
    End with 2 sheets of buttered filo.
13. 13
    Roll up jelly roll style, place roll on a large sheet of buttered filo pastry and roll neatly to enclose.
14. 14
    Slice diagonally and put flat side down in a greased pan.
15. 15
    Bake until golden brown, 20-25 minutes.
16. 16
    Spoon cold syrup over warm baklava.