Phyllo (filo) pastry sheets
About the ingredient phyllo (filo) pastry sheets. Including 187 recipes with phyllo (filo) pastry sheets, nutrition data, and where to find it.
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What are phyllo (filo) pastry sheets?
Phyllo dough is made with flour, water, and a small amount of oil and raki or white vinegar, though some dessert recipes also call for egg yolks. Homemade phyllo takes time and skill, requiring progressive rolling and stretching to a single thin and very large sheet. A very big table and a long roller are used, with continual flouring between layers to prevent tearing.
Machines for producing filo pastry were perfected in the 1970s, which have come to dominate the market. Phyllo for domestic use is widely available from supermarkets, fresh or frozen.
Phyllo should not be confused with puff pastry, which like phyllo has multiple layers, but is made with butter or oil between layers. When the layered phyllo preparation is baked or deep-fried it becomes crispy and resembles puff pastry, though their preparation is very different and they are generally not substituted for one another.
Phyllo can be used in many ways: layered, folded, rolled, or ruffled, with various fillings.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 oz (28g)Where found
Phyllo (filo) pastry sheets are usually found in the frozen foods section or aisle of the grocery store or supermarket.
Food group
Phyllo (filo) pastry sheets are a member of the Baked Products US Department of Agriculture nutritional food group.
How much do phyllo (filo) pastry sheets weigh?
| Amount | Weight |
|---|---|
| 1 ounce | 28 grams |
| 1 sheet dough | 19 grams |
Related
Baked Products
| In Chinese: | phyllo（菲罗）糕点表 | |
| British (UK) term: | ||
| en français: | feuilles de pâte phyllo de pâtisserie | |
| en español: | hojas de pasta filo |
Recipes using phyllo (filo) pastry sheets
There are 187 recipes that contain this ingredient.
Spanakopita 2
I make triangles and leave out the mizithra or cottage cheese (too wet for these). Great appetizers if you make them small.
Butter Pecan Pumpkin Pie- Frozen
"This pie definitely rates 5 stars. It's easy to assemble and a fantastic addition to your Thanksgiving dinner."
Sun Dried Tomato & Herb Cheese Strudels
Savoury two-cheese and sun-dried tomatoes, herbed and stuffed inside crispy phyllo pastry.
Favourite Apple Strudel
A variation of German Apple Strudel with walnuts and raisins using phyllo pastry to speed up the preparation.
Phyllo (Filo) Mushroom Pies
Juicy mushroom filling spiced with coriander and cumin wrapped inside light and crispy phyllo pastry.
Citrus & Spiced Walnuts-Phyllo Rolls
These delicious rolls are made from phyllo pastry, and they are so elegant and pretty to be gifts too.
Baklava No. 5
I had this Greek pastry for the first time in a restaurant and I was not overly thrilled with it. So when I ran across this recipe and saw how easy is was to make I decided to try it. I liked my version much better, which will no doubt cause an uproar. So to anyone who has tried this dessert I want you to make this one and let me know if you like it, maybe it tastes nothing like it is suppose to.
Strawberry Ricotta Phyllo Purses with Chocolate Syrup
These phyllo purses look so lovely, filled with fresh strawberries and creamy ricotta cheese, drizzling some chocolate syrup and dust powdered sugar on top. These are crispy and chocolaty outside, juicy, fruity and smooth inside. And they look so pretty!
Caramelized Onion & Fennel Phyllo Tart with Goat Cheese
Give a traditional tart a modern twist by using phyllo pastry that is lower in fat and calories. Caramelized onion and fennel are loaded with yumminess, a bit dijon mustard is brushed on the bottom, and some creamy goat cheese are sprinkled on top. Delicious! What more can I say?!
