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Learn what to look for when shopping for the various types of commercial phyllo, and how to handle this delicate dough.
Buying Phyllo Dough for Greek Pitas and Pastries
Here's what you need to know when you go shopping for phyllo dough.
A Beginner's Guide to Making Phyllo Pastries & Pies: Part 1
The light flaky pastry used to make some of Greece's most famous desserts and savory pies is often thought to be "too difficult" or "too complicated," but once you know its secrets, it can be fun to use phyllo to create many dishes, not just Greek foods.
A Beginner's Guide to Making Phyllo Pastries & Pies: Part 2
Preparing to make your first recipe with phyllo, here are some basics to help make this experience a success!
Handling Phyllo Pastry Dough
Phyllo dough, used in creating Greek pastries and filled pies, is very delicate, dries out quickly, and can be challenging to use - but there's nothing else quite like it for that perfect, flaky texture. Use these tips to make working with phyllo a breeze.

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