Brick Layers with Almonds and Honey

Description
brick layers with almonds and honey ( baklawa )

Ingredients

 * 1 1/2 pounds chopped walnuts
 * 1/2 cup sugar
 * 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
 * 1 pound melted sweet butter
 * 2 pounds thin sheet Fillo, or shredded Fillo Dough
 * 1 cup honey

Directions

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

Serve at room temperature or chille