Place 1 pastry sheet in well-buttered 9 x 13 inch baking tin and brush with
butter. Place second pastry sheet on top of the first and butter again. Repeat
until 6 layers of buttered pastry sheets have been built up. Mix walnuts or
almonds, breadcrumbs, sugar, cinnamon and cloves. Sprinkle top pastry sheet with
a thick layer of walnut mixture and place two buttered pastry sheets over this.
Repeat in same manner until all ingredients have been used, ending with 6 pastry
sheets. Brush top with remaining butter and trim edges with a sharp knife. Cut
diagonal lines over the length of the pan to make diamond-shaped pieces.
Sprinkle with water. Bake in a moderate oven for about 1 hour until golden.
Syrup preparation : Boil sugar, water and lemon juice for 10 minutes. Pour the
syrup over the baked baklava after it cools. Wait a few hours to serve. Makes 30
servings.
Akrotiri, Chania, Western Crete boasts some of the finest beaches to be found on the Greek Islands. The beautiful white sandy beaches of Stavros, Tersanas, Kalathas and Blue Beach are spread around the village of Chorafakia, while the stunning beach at Marathi with it's wonderful views across Souda Bay is just a short journey away.
If you love fresh produce then come to Crete and visit the markets - During the summer months the array of fruit and vegetables, most of which is locally grown is fantastic. Juicy cherries, melons, peaches and nectarines - like they should taste. A visit to one of the many Chania street markets is a must as the fresh fish, local cheeses and fruit and vegetables are second to none.
Minoans, Romans, Venetians and Turks have all left evidence of their lives on the island of Crete. Visit some of the wonderful historical sites at Ancient Aptera, Gortys and Knossos, to name just a few. Chania with it's lovely little archaeological museum is a great place to start, then stroll around and view some of the wonderful heritage of Chania, shaped by numerous cultures.
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