Greek Honey Walnut Pastry (Karioka)

Instructions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Toast the chopped walnuts in a dry pan for 3-4 minutes until fragrant, then mix with cinnamon, clove, sugar, orange zest, and salt.
2. 2
   Brush a baking sheet with melted butter. Layer 4-5 sheets of phyllo dough, brushing each sheet generously with butter.
3. 3
   Sprinkle half of the walnut mixture evenly over the phyllo. Layer 4-5 more phyllo sheets with butter between each sheet.
4. 4
   Add remaining walnut mixture, then top with final 4-5 phyllo sheets, buttering each layer.
5. 5
   Using a sharp knife, cut the pastry into diagonal strips or diamond shapes without cutting all the way through.
6. 6
   Bake for 18-20 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
7. 7
   While pastry bakes, gently warm the honey in a small saucepan (do not boil). Once pastry is done, immediately drizzle warm honey over it.
8. 8
   Let cool for 5 minutes before serving warm with Greek yogurt on the side if desired.