Rolled Baklava Recipe

Rolled Baklava

1 pound filo dough, thawed
1 cup vegetable oil
Nut Filling
Syrup

Spread out 1 sheet of filo dough
Dab or lightly brush with oil
Over this, evenly place a second sheet of filo
Brush sheet with oil and lightly sprinkle with Nut Filling
Place a third sheet of filo over this, brush with oil and sprinkle with more Nut Filling
Roll up tightly (the 3 sheets together) jelly-roll fashion
Slice diagonally into 1-inch pieces
Place on a lightly greased baking sheet
Repeat until all filo dough and filling are used
Bake in preheated 350 degree oven 20 minutes or until light golden
Cool

Freeze at this point, if desired
When ready to serve, prepare Syrup, cool and pour over individual pieces
Serve in paper candy cups

Makes about 4 to 5 dozen

NUT FILLING: In a medium bowl, combine 5 cups almonds OR pecans, chopped fine in food processor, 1 cup sugar, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves (optional) and 1/2 cup toasted sesame seeds (optional)
Mix well

SYRUP: In a saucepan, combine 1 1/2 cups sugar, 1 1/2 cups honey and 1 cup water
Heat to boiling and cook until sticky, about 5 to 8 minutes, until syrup coats the back of a spoon
Do not overcook

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