Baklava

olive oil to brush on sheet of aluminum foil in baking dish 

1 16-oz. package phyllo dough, thawed

1 c. butter (2 sticks), melted 

.Preheat oven to 400°F. 

.To make syrup, combine water and sugar in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Add rose water, stir, and set aside. 

Line a square baking dish (9
9) with a sheet of aluminum foil. Use a pastry brush to apply olive oil to foil lining. Lay one sheet of phyllo dough on top of foil and brush it with a thin coating of melted butter

.Add next layer of phyllo dough. Continue adding layers and brushing each with butter until you’ve assembled five layers. 

.Sprinkle fifth layer with ø cup chopped nuts. 

Add five more layers of phyllo, brushing each with butter. 

Sprinkle tenth layer with remaining nuts

.Add five more layers of phyllo dough, brushing each with butter. 

 Use a sharp knife to cut baklava into 1-inch squares. Trim any excess dough that may overlap sides of pan. 

Bake baklava for 30 to 40 minutes, or until top is golden brown.

Remove from oven and brush top with butter.