fyllo

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A form of phyllo — A type of dough, originating in Mediterranean cuisine, that is used in thin layers to make pastries (such as baklava and apple strudel) and pies and becomes very flaky when cooked.

Scrabble 11

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nounfyllo (uncountable)
  1. alternativeuncountableAlternative form of phyllo.

    Spread half the spinach mixture over the fyllo.

    1992, The Cookbook Review, page 2
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    That enormous table, used primarily during holidays or when Mother pulled the soft mound of fyllo dough to paper thinness, was our study hall nightly.

    1997, Marie Gerotheou Gram, Greek Village in America, Manchester, Conn.: Grames Printing, page 125

    Pour the mixture over the fyllo and bake in a pre-heated medium oven until the surface is lightly browned.

    1997, Esin Eden, Nicholas Stavroulakis, Salonika: A Family Cookbook, Talos Press, →ISBN, page 187

    As soon as the cream thickens, pour it over the fyllo sheets.

    2015, Katy Mantzaridou, New Recipes for the Fasts: Main Meals and Desserts, published 2020, →ISBN

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