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== Description ==
brick layers with [[almond]]s and honey ( baklawa )
== Ingredients ==
* 1 1/2 pounds chopped [[walnuts]]
* 1/2 cup [[Granulated sugar|Sugar]]
* 1/2 teaspoon ground [[cardamom]]
* 1 pound melted [[butter|sweet butter]]
* 2 pounds thin sheet [[phyllo|fillo]], or [[kadaif|shredded fillo dough]]
* 1 cup honey

== Procedures ==
# To make the stuffing, combine and mix [[walnuts]], [[Granulated sugar|Sugar]] and [[cardamom]]. Set aside.
# Brush a baking dish measuring about 9x13x2 inch with some of the melted [[butter]].
# Spread one [[phyllo|fillo]] sheet flat in the pan, brush with about 1 teaspoon [[butter]]. Stack about 15 [[phyllo|fillo]] sheets using this method.
# Spread one half of the stuffing mixture on the [[phyllo|fillo]] sheets.
# Spread and [[butter]] about five [[phyllo|fillo]] sheets on top of the first layer of stuffing.
# Spread the remaining half of the stuffing on top.
# Spread and [[butter]] about 15 [[phyllo|fillo]] sheets to make the top and final layer. Use more [[butter]] if you run out, or use less for each [[phyllo|fillo]] layer.
# With a sharp knife, cut in diamond, or square shapes.
# Pour remaining melted [[butter]] on top.
# Bake in 350 degree oven for about 30 minutes, or until the surface turns light golden color.
# Pour honey over Baklawa. When at room temperature, transfer individual pieces onto a serving dish.
# Serve at room temperature or chille

[[Category:Tunisian cuisine]]
[[Category:Tunisian cuisine]]
[[Category:Dessert Recipes]]
[[Category:Kadaif Recipes]]
[[Category:Cardamom Recipes]]
[[Category:Walnut Recipes]]
[[Category:Almond Recipes]]
[[Category:Phyllo Recipes]]
[[Category:Dessert Recipes]]