What is Filo Dough ?

Filo dough is pastry dough used very commonly in Turkish and Greek cuisine. It is also called puff pastry because of its powder thin and fluffy texture. It is now available in gourmet and speciality food shops and even in supermarkets.

Origin of the word ‘filo dough’
Filo or phyllo or fillo dough is known by different names in different cuisines. In Turkish cuisine, the filo dough pastries are called borek, in Albania it is byrek, in Bosnia it is called burek and in Serbia it is kore and so on.

History of filo dough
Filo dough is believed to be of Central Asian Turkish origin. There is mention of filo dough in the dictionaries of Turkish dialects as early as 11 th century. The concept of making filo dough as thin as paper sheets perhaps evolved in the kitchens of the erstwhile Ottoman Empire.

What is filo dough made of?
Filo dough is a combination of flour, cornstarch, water, and oil. Making filo dough at home would be an easy task for those who have time and skill. But for others, filo dough can be bought in shops.

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What are the uses of filo dough?
Filo dough is an essential ingredient of traditional Greek cooking, especially in the making of pastries. Filo dough is used to make Greek delicacies like spanakopita, made by wrapping filo dough around spinach, onions and goat cheese and baklava, a crunchy desert made from layers of filo dough mixed with honey and walnuts or pine nuts. Apart from Greek, other cuisines the world over have made filo dough an integral part of their cooking. It is quite commonly used to coat streusels and beef delicacies. Filo dough also makes a perfect substitute for butter or lard crusts for vegetarians who do not prefer to use animal products.

How to make pastries with filo dough?
A wide variety of pastries can be made with filo dough. The dough can be rolled or layered in different heights and can be stuffed with different fillings. You can follow recipes of different world cuisines to make delectable dishes using filo dough.

Article Contributed By: Sabina Zacharias


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