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How to Buy, Make, Use, and Fold Phyllo Dough

There's nothing quite like phyllo dough. Learn how to shop for commercial phyllo, make homemade dough, roll it out with a rolling pin or pasta machine, and fold it to create the delicious sweet and savory creations for which Greece is so famous.
Introduction
There's nothing quite like fresh phyllo. This series walks through learning to make and use homemade phyllo dough to treat your friends and family to another side of Greek home cooking.
Light, Flaky Phyllo Pastry Every Time
Syrup-soaked pastries made with phyllo dough are Greek favorites (think baklava and galaktoboureko). Make sure your pastry is always light and flaky, even after being soaked with syrup with this tip from your Guide.

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