Basic Recipe for Phyllo Dough

"Phyllo dough is easier bought, but for the adventurous, here is a Flemmish recipe for making your own dough!"
 
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Ready In:
30mins
Ingredients:
4
Yields:
9 sheets (12x12inch)
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ingredients

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directions

  • Sift the flour with the salt.
  • Make a well in the middle of the flour.
  • In the well put the water and the olive oil.
  • Work the dough until it hangs well together.
  • Dust flour on a table or board.
  • Knead the dough for about 5-7 minutes.
  • The dough should be smooth and not stick to the board.
  • Roll the dough out to a big rectangle.
  • Lay a damp towel over it and let it rest for about 15 minutes.
  • Flour your hands and work the dough from the middle outwards until you have the dough stretched to about 3 ft by 3 ft (1meter x 1meter)If work table is not big enough to roll out a 3 ft. by 3 ft. dough, divide the dough into 9 (divide into 3, then divide each third into 3 more) and roll out each portion into 1 ft. by 1 ft. sheet. Cut the dough with a sharp knife or pizza cutter to the desired sheet size.
  • Continue with the recipe that requires the phyllo dough.

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Reviews

  1. Thanks, Taylor, this recipe was great - and so easy to make! I never knew that phyllo dough was so simple. I quartered the recipe because I only wanted to make about one sheet. It was very easy to handle, and I'd recommend dividing the dough into three or four separate chunks before rolling. Thanks again!
     
  2. I havent made this yet .But I want to thank you . I have look other places and couldnt find it. I didnt want to go out and buy it. So thanks carolyn/lancaster,ca
     
  3. I made this exactly as written and it was great! The dough held together even rolled out tissue thin. I made a second batch that I rolled out into sheets with waxed paper in between and put in the freezer. When I thaw and use it I'll let you know how it freezes!
     
  4. I didn't actually make this yet, but thought I would post the literal translation, I think the recipe should read as follows: 1/4 c water 1 c flour 4 Tbsp olive oil 1/4 tsp salt I will try this soon & update my review.
     
  5. Maybe I misunderstud the recipe, but mine came out very dry, so I added 1 dl water. I kneaded bit, it was very hard to roll. I got a just enaough thick pie crust out of it! :) Thank you!
     
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