Ingredients

• 1 lb. kataifi dough (shredded phyllo dough)
• 1 lb. chopped walnuts
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 tsp. cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp. ground cloves
• 1 lb. butterSyrup:
• 1/2 lb. honey
• 3 cups sugar
• 3 cups water
• 2 T. lemon juice

Instructions

• In a large bowl, mix the walnuts, sugar, cinnamon and cloves.
• Melt the butter. Brush the bottom of a 9 x 13 inch pan with melted butter.
• Open the kataifi dough, divide into 5 parts.
• Take one part, loosen the dough and fluff. Spread on bottom of pan. Sprinkle with walnut mixture.
• Repeat this three more times.
• Spread kataifi on top.
• Pour butter with a spoon evenly over whole pan.
• Cut into pieces.
• Sprinkle a few drops of cold water on top.
• Bake at 375 degrees for 35 minutes until golden light brown.
• Let cool for 10 minutes. Slowly pour hot syrup (see instructions below) over the kataifi letting it soak in before pouring more.
• Cover tightly.
• Syrup preparation: Combine all ingredients and boil gently for about 15 or 20 minutes.