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How to Make Greek Spiral Pastries

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Cut Into Strips

How to Make Spiral PastriesPhoto © 2006 N. Gaifyllia, licensed to About.com, Inc.

Using a fluted pastry wheel, cut the dough lengthwise into 1-inch strips. (Each long piece of rolled dough should make 5 strips.) Each long, thin strip will make one spiral.

If using your hands to touch the dough while cutting, brush with flour to keep them dry.

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