Who makes phyllo dough?

Phyllo dough is a very thin dough used to make pastries like baklava. The dough is almost exclusively made by machines these days, but one man in Greece has kept alive the tradition of making phyllo by hand. Giorgos Hatziparaskos has made phyllo dough by hand at his workshop in Rethymno, Greece, for more than 50 years.

Can you buy fresh phyllo dough?

Phyllo can be made and bought fresh (never been frozen) at many Greek and Middle Eastern markets, and it is available in frozen form at most large markets. Phyllo is also sold in different shapes (pastry cups, etc.), which allows it to be used straight from the package without any special cutting or trimming.

Where is phyllo dough from?

Turkey
Phyllo dough originated in Medieval Turkey in the 11 th century. During the First World War, Istanbul households used to have many phyllo makers on staff, for making various types of phyllo dough. Today, this dough is available all over the world and is sold in the supermarket’s frozen case.

Where do I find phyllo dough in the grocery store?

Phyllo is usually located near the pie crusts and puff pastry, in narrow rectangular boxes. If your local grocers don’t stock phyllo, larger chain stores — such as Kroger and Wal-Mart — almost always do.

Does phyllo dough have eggs?

What is filo/phyllo pastry made of? Filo is made from flour, water and typically a small amount of oil or vinegar, although some recipes also use egg yolk.

Which is healthier filo or puff?

Filo – a healthier alternative The meat pie after all could be considered our national dish! Puff or flaky pastries, used in meat pies, have double that quantity of fat – and it’s not usually heart-friendly fat. Filo pastry has a huge health advantage because there is no fat in the mix.

What to make with phyllo?

Phyllo can be used like a puff pastry when thicker, or it’s wonderful in baklawa, lamb pastries, or many other mid eastern sweets when rolled very thin. In Greece, they’ll often use phyllo as a crust for certain types of pies, such as spinach.

Where can I buy phyllo dough?

It is usually sold in pre-made sheets in flat squares or rolls. Though frozen phyllo dough is more readily available in most major supermarkets, you can find fresh phyllo in some specialty stores or international supermarkets, particularly those that specialize in Middle Eastern or Greek food .

Does phyllo dough have to be refrigerated?

Fresh phyllo can be kept in the refrigerator for up to two weeks if kept tightly wrapped or in its original packaging. Phyllo dough can also be frozen (or re-frozen in the case of thawed phyllo) for 2 to 4 months.