Definition
phyllo
noun
- A very thin, crispy pastry dough used in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cooking, typically layered with fillings and baked.
Usage: Also spelled 'filo' or 'fillo'; Commonly used in Greek, Turkish, and Middle Eastern cuisines
Examples
- The bakery makes delicious phyllo triangles filled with spinach and feta cheese.
- She carefully layered the phyllo sheets with butter between each one.
- Phyllo dough is so delicate that it tears easily if you're not careful.
- The baklava was made with crispy phyllo and topped with honey and nuts.
- You can buy phyllo dough frozen at most grocery stores.
- The chef brushed melted butter on each sheet of phyllo before baking.