Rolled Walnut Baklava

Ingredients

• 1 pack filo pastry - جلاش
• 1 stick butter (100 grams) - زبدة
• FILLING
• 1/2 cup walnut - عين جمل / جوز
• 1 tablespoon sugar - سكر
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon powder (plus a little extra to sprinkle at the end) - قرفة
• SYRUP
• 2 cup sugar - سكر
• 1 cup water - ماء
• 1/4 lime - ليمون بلدي

Step by step

1. For the syrup, heat sugar and water over medium heat. When the mixture boils, lower the heat and leave to simmer for about 5 minutes until slightly thickened. Add the juice of 1/4 lime and turn off the heat.
2. For the filling, mix the walnuts, sugar and cinnamon (preferably in a bag) and crush the bag to slightly break up the walnuts. You may also use a food processor if you prefer your nuts smaller and the baklava thinner.
3. Melt the butter in a pan over very low heat, then pour in a bowl and have your brush ready.
4. You will need a clean flat work surface to prepare your baklava. Lay out one sheet of filo on your work surface, and brush it with melted butter. Next, top it with a second sheet and brush, followed by a third sheet and brush it as well.
5. Put some of the filling along the edge of the 3-tiered buttered filo pastry (as per photo) and roll it till the end, then put aside to start the next roll.
6. Use a sharp knife to cut the rolls diagonally into 8- 10 pieces per roll. Brush with more butter then arrange in a lightly greased oven tray.
7. Bake your baklava in a pre-heated 180C oven for 30 minutes or until slightly golden.
8. Sprinkle with a little cinnamon, then carefully pour your preferred amount of cooled syrup over the hot baklava. Arrange in a dish and serve!