phyllo
or fi·lo
flaky, tissue-thin layers of pastry used in baked desserts and appetizers.
Origin of phyllo
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Other definitions for phyllo- (2 of 2)
a combining form meaning “leaf,” used in the formation of compound words: phyllopod.
Origin of phyllo-
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How to use phyllo in a sentence
Pick up the first three or four sheets of phyllo in a stack and lay them, oil side up, in the pan, allowing one narrow end to cover the bottom of the pan and the other end to climb up the side of the pie plate and hang over the edge.
Customize this crispy, cheesy spinach pie any way you like it | Daniela Galarza | April 22, 2021 | Washington PostWorking quickly, gently brush the top sheet of phyllo with some of the oil.
Customize this crispy, cheesy spinach pie any way you like it | Daniela Galarza | April 22, 2021 | Washington PostIf you don’t have phyllo, or are gluten-free, you could certainly bake the filling in a greased pie dish and serve it like a crustless quiche instead.
Customize this crispy, cheesy spinach pie any way you like it | Daniela Galarza | April 22, 2021 | Washington PostTake a more layered approach by adding phyllo dough to your kitchen staplesIf you’re not used to having phyllo on hand, you should to consider it.
Wrap leftover roasted root vegetables in phyllo for a quick, crispy galette | Ann Maloney | January 12, 2021 | Washington PostLay one sheet of phyllo on the pan and place each additional sheet on top at different angles to create a starlike shape.
Wrap leftover roasted root vegetables in phyllo for a quick, crispy galette | Ann Maloney | January 12, 2021 | Washington Post
Place the stack of phyllo dough sheets on a cutting board and cover it with a slightly damp towel.
Cut the phyllo in half crosswise to make two (7 × 8½-inch) rectangles.
Place one sheet of phyllo on the board, brush it with butter, and sprinkle it with ¾ teaspoon of bread crumbs.
The phyllo cooks until golden, crisp, and flaky, and the cheesy spinach filling is addictive, to say the least.
British Dictionary definitions for phyllo (1 of 2)
/ (ˈfɪləʊ) /
a variant of filo
Origin of phyllo
1British Dictionary definitions for phyllo- (2 of 2)
leaf: phyllopod
Origin of phyllo-
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