Baklava

16 ounces finely chopped walnuts
3 tablespoons of sugar
small amount of vegetable oil
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon cardamon
1 package phyllo dough

Layer 1/2 phyllo dough, mixture and remaining phyllo dough. Cut diagonally (go through pastry to bottom). Brush top with oil. Bake 40 - 45 minutes at 325 to 350 degrees. When pastry is completely cold, pour hot Honey Sugar Syrup over it.

Honey Sugar Syrup:
3 cups sugar
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 teaspoon cardaman

Bring to boil. Simmer for 30 minutes, till thick.