Basic Recipe for Phyllo Dough

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 4

Basic Recipe for Phyllo Dough - Make Your Own Versatile Pastry Sheets

by The Chefin Pastry

Prep

40 min

Cook

0 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

Ingredients

	1/4 cup water
	1 cup flour
	4 tablespoons olive oil
	1/4 teaspoon salt ( mespunt )

Nutrision Information

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Phyllo dough is a versatile pastry dough used to make desserts like the Greek baklava, as well as savory dishes like spanakopita and rolls. The paper-thin sheets of dough add a crispy texture to dishes that are baked or fried. Making phyllo dough at home gives you control over the ingredients used, and you can experiment with different flavors and textures. Once you have mastered the technique, making phyllo dough is relatively cheap and straightforward. Phyllo dough is an excellent addition to any home cook's recipe repertoire.

Instructions

1.	In a mixing bowl, combine flour and salt and mix well.
2.	Mix in water and olive oil to create a ball of dough.
3.	Knead the dough on a floured surface, cover, and let rest for 30 minutes.
4.	Cut the dough into 12 equal pieces and roll each out on a floured surface until paper-thin.
5.	Brush each dough sheet with olive oil.
6.	Layer the sheets on top of each other and use as required.

PROS

Making your phyllo dough allows you to create your version of this versatile pastry dough.

You can control what is added to the dough, make gluten-free dough, or reduce the fat content.

Once rolled out, the pastry can be used for sweet or savory dishes.

CONS

Making phyllo dough at home requires time and effort.

Getting the right thickness takes practice and may need several attempts before perfecting the technique.

Also, the pastry must be used relatively quickly as it dries out quickly and becomes brittle.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This pastry is not particularly healthy, but by making your version at home, you can control what ingredients go into the dough.
Using wheat flour gives this pastry some nutritional values, while using healthy oils like olive oil can make it low in saturated fat.