Posted by Jen P. on January 10, 2001 at 13:51:01:
In Reply to: Quick Baklava posted by Karen on December 13, 2000 at 18:10:54:
: Quick Baklava
:
: Yields: 25 squares
: 1 sheet puff pastry (from a 17 1/4-ounce package), thawed
: 1 cup chopped walnuts
: 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
: 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, melted
: 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
: 2 tablespoons honey
: 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
: On a lightly floured surface, roll out the puff
: pastry sheet to a 10-inch square, then cut into 2-inch squares, place on a baking sheet.
: In a small bowl, combine the walnuts, sugar, and butter, mix well. Spoon evenly onto the center of each square.
: Bake for 12 to 14 minutes, or until the pastry is golden.
: In a small bowl, combine the corn syrup, honey, and lemon juice, mix well. Brush the honey mixture evenly over the tops of the hot pastry squares. Allow to cool on wire racks and serve, or loosely cover until ready to serve.