Tips For Handling Phyllo

INGREDIENTS

INSTRUCTIONS

For appetizers with a lot of style but little fat, phyllo pastries  are
a natural. The paper-thin sheets of phyllo dough can be rolled,
folded, shaped, seasoned, or filled in countless ways. In typical
phyllo recipes, however, the layers of dough are freely brushed with
melted butter; when baked, the butter keeps the thin sheets separate,
producing a flaky-and fat-saturated-result. We developed a technique
in which the leaves of phyllo are lightly coated with a blend of egg
whiteand olive oil. During baking, the egg whites become crisp while
the oil keeps the leaves separate. The low-fat technique has an
unexpected & welcome benefit: the pastries turn out crisper & less
oily than those made with pure fat, & filled pastires don't become
soggy. Frozen phyllo (or filo or fillo) is available in most
supermarkets; it is also sold fresh in some Greek & Middle Eastern
specialty shops. One lb. of dough averages 25 large sheets of pastry.
Our recipes were devloped for full-sized sheets, either 14 by 18" or
12 by 17 inches. These appetizers work beautifully for entertaining
because they can be prepared in advance & refrigerated or frozen.
Tips: Phyllo Dough is easy & fun to work with as long as it doesn't
get soggy or dried out. To avoid these potential hazards: Thaw frozen
phyllo in the refrigerator for at least 8 hours or overnight; this
will prevent damp spots that could cause the sheets of dough to stick
together. Remove phyllo from refrigerator, & leave unopened at room
temperature for 1 to 2 hours. Clear a large work surface before
removing phyllo from the box. Carefully unroll sheets onto a dry
surface. Keep sheets of phyllo covered with plastic wrap or wax paper
while you work; if the dough is left uncovered for even a short  period
of time, it dries out & breaks into flakes. Work quickly &  with a
gentle hand.  File
ftp://ftp.idiscover.co.uk/pub/food/mealmaster/recipes/mmkah001.zip

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