Thaw the phyllo dough according to package instructions.
Layer the phyllo dough in a 9x13 inch baking dish, brushing each layer with melted butter.
Start out by place 8 sheets, each brushed with butter. This is your base layer.
Next, spread half of the nut mixture evenly over the base layer of phyllo.
Add 4 sheets of phyllo on top of the nut mixture being sure to brush each layer with butter.
Spread the rest of the nut mixture over this layer of phyllo.
Add the rest of the sheets of phyllo on top of this layer being sure to butter each layer in between.
Now its time to cut the baklava into diamond shape pieces (see video below for an example), cutting all the way through to the bottom of the dish.
Bake the baklava in the preheated oven for about 45-50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the phyllo is crispy.
Remove the baklava fro the oven and let it cool for about 10 minutes.
Drizzle the cooled syrup evenly over the warm baklava.
Let the baklava cool for approximately 6 hours before serving to allow the syrup to marinate.