Filo pastry is very delicate and dries out easily. Follow these tips for filo recipe success.
Tip 1:
Prepare the filling before you start. Filo pastry dries out and cracks very quickly when it comes in contact with air.
Tip 2:
Cover the filo with non-stick baking paper or a dry tea towel, then a damp tea towel. This prevents the filo from drying out.
Tip 3:
Place filo, 1 sheet at a time, on a clean work surface and brush with melted butter or oil between layers. This ensures a flaky result.
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- Publication: Taste.com.au
