after an eternity my Refigerator is alive again! (its been awhile actually just been busy with Life... it creeps up on ya)
I managed to pry one of my Dear Mom-in-law's recipes that everyone requests from her fingers... well okay i just said 'Hey mom, can i have the recipe for Paklava?'
a quick note: Paklava...with a P, its Armenian. not to be confused with Greek Baklava
Regionality aside, this stuff is delicious and it Never lasts hehe
Mam-ma's Paklava
1 Package Phyllo Dough, 16 oz
1 pound walnuts, Chopped
1 pound unsalted butter, melted
For Syrup
¾ C water
1 C sugar
Lay out phyllo dough, cover with damn cloth to avoid it drying out while working.
Brush bottom of pan with melted butter. Lay first sheet of phyllo dough, brush with butter; Continue for 5 sheets then sprinkle walnuts. Continue until finished.
Cut into 1” diamonds, bake at 350 for 10-15 minutes
pour remaining butter into pan to make 'sizzling' sound
in a pan combine sugar and water, let boil for 2 minutes then let cool
bake another 15-20 minutes, drain off excess butter by removing one corner piece and tilting pan.
Pour syrup over paklava, let cool and watch it disappear!!
