Baklava

Directions

1. 1
   Combine almonds, sugar and cinnamon.
2. 2
   Place 8 sheets of phyllo (one at a time) in bottom of 8 x 14 x 2-inch pan, brushing each with melted butter.
3. 3
   Sprinkle generously with nut mixture.
4. 4
   Place 2 butter sheets of phyllo on top.
5. 5
   Sprinkle with nut mixture; add 2 butter sheets.
6. 6
   Continue layering nut mixture and phyllo dough until all nut mixture is used.
7. 7
   Place remaining phyllo sheets on top, buttering each sheet before placing in pan.
8. 8
   With a sharp knife, cut Baklava into small diamond shapes.
9. 9
   Place a pan of water on lower shelf in preheated 300° oven.
10. 10
    Bake Baklava on middle shelf for 3 hours, making sure water pan is always full.
11. 11
    Remove from oven and pour cool syrup over pastry.