Fillo Pastry

Fillo pastry (also spelled filo or phyllo) is an extremely thin, translucent dough originating from Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisines. It is made from flour, water, oil, and salt, and rolled into paper-thin sheets. When baked, it forms crispy, lightly golden layers. It is used in both sweet and savoury dishes, the most famous being Greek baklava and the spinach-and-cheese pie spanakopita. It is also ideal for crispy tartlets, strudels, and as a wrapper for various fillings. The sheets must be kept moist while working with them to prevent drying out. It is sold fresh or frozen.