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   filo

   /ˈfiːləʊ/

   noun

   • 1. a kind of dough that can be stretched into very thin sheets, used in layers to make both sweet and savoury pastries, especially in eastern Mediterranean cooking: "filo pastry"

   Word Origin 1940s: from modern Greek phullo ‘leaf’.

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2. www.carolinescooking.com › filo-pastryFilo pastry: what it is and how to use it - Caroline's Cooking

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   Mar 18, 2019 · Filo or phyllo pastry is a paper-thin pastry that is common in Greek, Middle Eastern and Balkan cooking. When you use the pastry, you join layers by brushing each layer with butter or oil. This also helps it become crisp as it cooks.

3. www.bbc.co.uk › food › filo_pastryFilo pastry recipes - BBC Food

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   Filo pastry can be fried or oven-baked and cooks very quickly. It's used to make a wide variety of sweet and savoury dishes, such as Greek spanakopita (spinach and cheese triangles) or decadent...

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4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › FiloFilo - Wikipedia

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   Filo is a very thin unleavened dough used for making pastries such as baklava and börek in Middle Eastern and Balkan cuisines. Filo-based pastries are made by layering many sheets of filo brushed with oil or butter; the pastry is then baked.

5. recipes.net › articles › what-is-filo-pastryWhat Is Filo Pastry - Recipes.net

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   Mar 3, 2024 · Filo pastry, also known as phyllo pastry, is a delicate and versatile dough that is widely used in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisines. It is a staple in many traditional dishes and is loved for its flaky, crispy texture. In this article, we'll explore what filo pastry is, its origins, how it's made, and some popular dishes that feature ...

6. www.mygreekdish.com › recipe › easy-homemade-phylloEasy Homemade Phyllo Dough Recipe for Beginners!

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   Phyllo or filo pastry, which means leaf or sheet in Greek, refers to the pastry that is wrapped around savoury and sweet pies and comes in many regional variations! Filo pastry (phyllo dough) is notoriously difficult to make at home, with only the very best cooks attempting to make their own and the rest simply buying a ready-made version.

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7. www.greatbritishchefs.com › features › focus-on-filoFocus On Filo Pastry - Great British Chefs

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   Nov 13, 2015 · Filo, stemming from the Greek word for leaf, is a particularly apt name for this thin and flaky pastry. It is made from a mixture of flour, salt, water, and oil that is combined, kneaded and then stretched (traditionally by hand) until it is transparent enough to almost see through.

8. www.finedininglovers.com › article › phyllo-doughWhat Is Phyllo Dough and How To Use It? - Fine Dining Lovers

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   Dec 7, 2021 · What is phyllo dough? Phyllo dough is also known as filo pastry, and gets its name from the Greek word ‘φύλλο’, or 'leaf'. These paper-thin, flaky sheets of pastry are most associated with Greek, Middle Eastern and Balkan cuisines, and can be used to make both sweet dishes like baklava, and savoury pies and pastries like spanakopita or ...