Baklava I

Step 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.

Step 2
Cut phyllo dough to size of pan, and place half the sheets in the bottom of the pan. Grind walnuts with 1/2 cup sugar and cinnamon in food processor or blender. Spread ground walnut mixture evenly over phyllo. lace remaining phyllo sheets on top of walnut mixture.

Step 3
Melt margarine with oil in small saucepan over low heat or in microwave. Brush over top layer of phyllo. Cut top layers of phyllo into diamond shapes with a sharp knife.

Step 4
Bake in preheated oven on center rack until golden brown, about 30 minutes.

Step 5
While baklava is baking, make the syrup: Combine 3 1/2 cups sugar, water and lemon juice in large saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat. Let cool slightly.

Step 6
Remove baklava from oven and pour syrup over hot pastry. Cool completely before serving.