Recipe: Bakalava
For 0 Persons
Category: Desserts, Nuts, Ethnic
17 1/4 oz Pkg
Thawed
1 1/4 c Butter -- melted
1 1/4 c Flaked coconut -- lightly
Toasted
1/2 c Finely chopped macadamia
Nuts -- toasted
1/2 c Finely chopped pecans
1/2 c Brown sugar -- firmly
Packed
1 ts Ground cinnamon
1 c Sugar
1/4 c Water + 1/4 c. lemon juice
2 ts Grated lemon rind
1/4 c Honey
Frozen phyllo pastry --
Butter a 13- x 9- x 2-inch baking pan. Cut phyllo in half crosswise, and
cut each half to fit pan. Discard trimmings. Cover phyllo with a slightly
damp towel. Layer 10 sheets of phyllo in pan, brushing each sheet with
melted butter. Combine coconut, macadamia nuts, pecans, brown sugar, and
cinnamon; stir well. Sprinkle one-third of nut mixture over phyllo in pan.
Top with 10 sheets of phyllo, brushing each sheet with melted
butter. Repeat procedure twice with remaining nut mixture, phyllo, and
butter, ending with buttered phyllo. Cut into diamond shapes, using a
sharp knife. Bake at 350 for 40-45 minutes or until top is browned. Let
cool completely. Combine 1 c. sugar, water, and lemon juice lemon rind, and
honey in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer 5 min.
Remove from heat; drizzle syrup over baklava. Cover and let stand at room
Recipe By : Gizmowidge
File ftp://ftp.idiscover.co.uk/pub/food/mealmaster/recipes/mmdja006.zip
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