How to Make Phyllo Dough (Filo Pastry) | Bold Baking Basics

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and adds a distinct flavor.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: bread flour

Whole wheat flour offers more fiber and nutrients.

Add bread flour to a bowl.

Rub olive oil into the flour until it resembles a lumpy coarse mix.

Mix warm water with vinegar and salt in a separate bowl.

Combine the liquid mixture with the flour until a dough forms.

Knead the dough by hand for 8-10 minutes until smooth.

Wrap the dough in a bread bag and let it rest at room temperature for 2 hours.

Mix together corn flour and all-purpose flour for dusting between layers.

Divide the rested dough into halves, then quarters, and then into 5 pieces each, aiming for 28 grams each.

Roll each piece into a smooth ball and cover with a tea towel to relax for 10 minutes.

Dust the countertop with the flour mixture and roll out one ball at a time to about 5 inches in diameter.

Layer 5 rolled sheets with flour mixture in between.

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