How to Make Phyllo Dough (Filo Pastry) | Bold Baking Basics

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Hi Bold Bakers! Bold Baking Basics is BACK! By popular demand, I’m showing you how to make homemade Phyllo Dough. What will you bake? Get the recipe: www.biggerbolderbaking.com/phyllo-dough-recipe-filo-pastry/

[@sahand8897]

Your detailed explanations of the reasoning behind each step are highly educational. Thank you for consistently providing such great content!

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Glad you appreciate the recipe. Thanks for watching!

[@marioni116]

Back in the 1970's Time Life had a series of cookbooks called Foods of the World. Each book was a different country. My family and friends had an annual Foods of the World potluck dinner party. One year I made spanokopita and made my own phyllo dough. The instructions were in the Foods of the World book from Greece. I don't remember what was in the dough, but I do remember the method called for spreading the dough out using your hands because, according to the book, you could not get it thin enough using a roller. It was tricky business. Getting it thin enough to be translucent, but without tearing it. That was the one and only time I made it. This method looks WAY easier - and more fun! Thank you, Gemma!

[@biggerbolderbaking]

You can do this, Marioni! Get the recipe here, www.biggerbolderbaking.com/phyllo-dough-recipe-filo-pastry/

[@ofkisses]

Hi I'm in New Zealand and have some of the Foods of the world time life books 😊

[@MissMaisieBelle]

@marioni116 that is a fantastic idea you all had! My family is all spread out across the US but when we get together here this summer I think we will have one night to do just that. Making food from other places sounds like a lot of fun!

[@marioni116]

@@MissMaisieBelle It IS a lot of fun! I'm sure everyone will enjoy it. 🌺

[@Fahad_ibrahim]

Yes with addition of lot of oil/butter to strech

[@Ri25tch]

I love how you break it down and explain what the chemical process of the ingredients! Beautiful explanation I can't believe you don't have more likes on this!!!

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Glad you appreciate it. Thank you for sharing this positive feedback.

[@manavmehrotra2186]

I was searching for phyllo pastry recipe a few days ago but now that my favourite cooking KZbinr has uploaded the recipe, I'm happy.

[@biggerbolderbaking]

I'm delighted to hear that! Go ahead and give this phyllo dough www.biggerbolderbaking.com/phyllo-dough-recipe-filo-pastry/ recipe a go!

[@leelasaraswat4662]

I'm soooo excited about this!! We live about 6 hours drive from Delhi where Phyllo is available. My Mom used to make Baklava for us and now I can too. Thank you so much Gemma!❤

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Yay! Go for it! Get the written recipe here, www.biggerbolderbaking.com/phyllo-dough-recipe-filo-pastry/

[@natalieford6960]

I worked at a Greek bakery for 2 years and it was my job to make filo rolls and triangles. It can be a difficult pastry to work with it if gets the slightest bit dry. Great video 😊

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Thank you for watching, Natalie.

[@ΕΥΑΓΓΕΛΙΑΡΟΥΣΗ-δ4υ]

Even if the filo dough dries out , don't throw it away. Mixed in a bowl with eggs, Greek yoghurt, a little milk, sugar , vanilla and Orange juice and orange zest and baked in the oven, it makes great portokalopita (orange pie). Or even tyropita (cheese pie) if you replace the sweet ingredients with cheeses. In fact, the drier the filo, the crunchier the pie us.

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Thanks for sharing this here!

[@Foodie851]

Hi! Thanks to you, I was inspired to start my own channel where I bake and cook. I just made it yesterday, so I have not posted yet and I also put on my description that I was inspired and I put the link to your channel. Im so happy to start posting. Thank you!

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Wishing you success in your endeavor! And thank you for the kind words.

[@olamuyiwaojo555]

Thank you Gemma for making and sharing this recipe. It's so nice ❤❤❤

[@biggerbolderbaking]

My pleasure 😊 I hope you get on well with it!

[@ashQueenJLT85]

Another great baking recipe! Thanks! I always wondered how Phyllo sheets were made. That spanakopita looks delicious!

[@biggerbolderbaking]

And now you can make it at home! Get the recipe here, www.biggerbolderbaking.com/phyllo-dough-recipe-filo-pastry/

[@valeriesultan1435]

Love to try this recipe it always thought it was much more difficult to do it thank you for this Would love to see you around Florida one day

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Hope to do that one day!

[@sherrybruns7288]

Thank you for sharing this recipe with us Gemma!!!

[@Ramyapad19]

Cant wait to make this soon for me i never had phyllo dough before perfect for my after office snacks

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Go for it, Ramya!

[@bionicbunny3680]

Dough looks great Gemma. Hope you have a nice day

[@biggerbolderbaking]

I hope you'll give it a go. Have a nice day!

[@urmimaladutt2685]

Beautiful and easy.Thank you Gemma❤

[@biggerbolderbaking]

You’re welcome 😊

[@DiaDia18]

Very nice recipie Gemma! I love the homemade "Greek fillo"! As Cypriot i love the Greek kitchen because is amazing and because we are Mediterranean countries! I have make so many times Greek fillo but never like these! I open one by one the fillo! Ho chef you follow and you learn these recipie? Spanakopinta is amazing Greek pie and in Greek they make the in pig sericol pan and they use only Greek olive oil! Have a nice day and good weekend! Have a good week! 👍👏🍴

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Thanks for sharing, Dia. Have a great week!

[@DiaDia18]

@@biggerbolderbaking Thanks! 🤩🤩🤩

[@cathrino]

Yes, in Austria. 🇦🇹 ❤ Thanks for thinking of us Austrians. 😀

[@Max4Sudu]

Will try this with my boss tomorrow...hope it's so yummy one

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Go for it! Get the recipe here, www.biggerbolderbaking.com/phyllo-dough-recipe-filo-pastry/

[@M3-uy1kn]

So glad you’ve added ingredient amounts to video - so helpful not to have to switch to website. However font size is too small - fractions are illegible with a white drop shadow.

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Mandy138Cool]

Been waiting for this for EVER. ❤❤❤

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Go ahead and give it a go. Get the recipe here, www.biggerbolderbaking.com/phyllo-dough-recipe-filo-pastry/ Enjoy!

[@helenkoutroulis8247]

You’re good at this. If pastry dries out it can be used for orange pie. Portokalopita.

[@emmavazic4579]

Or gibanica, no problem!

[@PegAMurphy]

thx Gemma for showing us how to make phyllo dough I myself have always wanted to make it but I thought it would be way more difficult than it really is 🤷‍♀️

[@biggerbolderbaking]

You can do it! For best results, follow the written instructions here, www.biggerbolderbaking.com/phyllo-dough-recipe-filo-pastry/

[@annhaggerty3891]

Made this twice already..perfect! Thanks!

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Fantastic! Thanks so much for your input! Keep it up!

[@제정은-f7j]

Ooh I've made filo dough from scratch before using another recipe, which included milk and an egg. This version would be a good alternative for those who not eat eggs or dairy. I made baklawa with mine (rolled into cyllinders) but the spanikopita sounds divine for a savory recipe. Will look it up ASAP. Also, I highly recommend brushing the layers with ghee (clarified butter) if you have any in the kitchen. I made it a couple of times and honestly it's not that hard, it just requires a bit of patience! It's very versatile and can be used for lots of recipes, so even a single batch can go a long way.

[@biggerbolderbaking]

I have it one my website, here you go: www.biggerbolderbaking.com/spanakopita-spinach-feta-easy/. And you'll find more recipes using phyllo in the post: www.biggerbolderbaking.com/phyllo-dough-recipe-filo-pastry/.

[@HUGOVALVERDERODRIGUEZ]

Me encantan tus videos!! la receta m salió riquísima, solo se m quemó la casa☺🥰

[@judysbakeryandtestkitchen1654]

Thank you very much, Gemma! I was looking for a recipe like this Waving to you from Simi Valley, Neighbor!

[@biggerbolderbaking]

You're most welcome. Hope you get on well with this recipe.

[@Max4Sudu]

Spinach and feta cheese did u put for the middle? Nice one tnx

[@paulafigueiredo1745]

You never disappoint Gem 💎 Thank you 🙏

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Thank you for the kind words.

[@lapislazulis2378]

Thank you so much! 🙏 It's hard to find this dough here in France!

[@biggerbolderbaking]

My pleasure 😊 I hope you get on well with the recipe!

[@helenwong1252]

Impressive,I've never make phyllo pastry dough from scratch, can't wait till I make this for any savory or sweet recipes !!! Will you show us how to make mozzarella cheese from scratch too,Gemma ?😇❤🎉

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Go for it, Helen. Here's how I make mozzarella, www.biggerbolderbaking.com/homemade-mozzarella/

[@donnajeanhenderson1482]

I can't wait to try this. You made my favorite dish.

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Hope you enjoy making this! Here you go, www.biggerbolderbaking.com/phyllo-dough-recipe-filo-pastry/

[@daniyalkhizar]

I was waiting for a video on this recipe! ❤

[@biggerbolderbaking]

I hope you'll give this a go! Get the recipe here, www.biggerbolderbaking.com/phyllo-dough-recipe-filo-pastry/

[@madahikhan3352]

I was thinking about making feta cheese with Phyllo dough but it's hard to find in my country. I'll try making it!

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Go ahead and give it a go. Here's the recipe, www.biggerbolderbaking.com/phyllo-dough-recipe-filo-pastry/

[@fgangat5080]

Thank u for this easy recipe.... So simple method etc. Can I fry this like a samosa. ❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Yes you can. Go ahead and give it a go.

[@j2195-u3x]

My mother and her sisters would make phyllo by hand stretching it out over the tops of pillows. A day or so after it dried, it was stored in dress boxes.

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Thank you for sharing, John.

[@neemalema4030]

How does it work with all purpose flour? I can't get bread flour 🤔

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Bread flour is ideal for this dough. However, you will also have success with all-purpose flour if that is all you get on hand. Note however that different flours absorb liquids differently. It may need more, or less the amount in the recipe. I recommend you hold back on the liquids when combining wet and dry ingredients. Gradually add the liquids until the dough comes together and reaches the same consistency as shown in the video. I hope this helps.

[@neemalema4030]

@@biggerbolderbaking thank you for the guidance, you are my best baker❤️

[@janelord3483]

Yahooooo... ant wait ro make some filo. Do you think it would work to roll them out with a pasta roller ?

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Yes, it should work well. Just make sure to be generous with flour in between the dough sheets so they don't get stuck together: www.biggerbolderbaking.com/phyllo-dough-recipe-filo-pastry/.

[@GrannyLaLa04]

I’ve started using recipes with this dough.

[@biggerbolderbaking]

I'm delighted to hear that! Thanks for sharing.

[@threewisewomentheatreco3460]

Thanks

[@filomenacavallaro408]

Hi Gemma 😊 Filo Pastry sounds like my name (Filo😅). I think it's an amazing dough and homemade it's 100% better😉. Complimenti Gemma❤❤❤❤❤💯💯💯💯💯😘

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Thank you, Filomena. I appreciate the support.

[@BakeALegAndLetsDigIt]

Amazing ty love snd hugs from Pennsylvania Sincerly Melody

[@familyc3026]

This is certainly a great recipe to learn. I can’t wait to make the spinach feta spanakopita. How many of spanakopita can you make out of the filling from your website along with this homemade filo pastry? Thank you for sharing.

[@biggerbolderbaking]

I say around 20 pieces of it. Get the recipe for the phyllo dough here, www.biggerbolderbaking.com/phyllo-dough-recipe-filo-pastry/#wprm-recipe-container-53118 Hope this helps.

[@c2bienaime]

Very impressive and interesting

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@rollonmom]

Sounds great

[@biggerbolderbaking]

I hope you'll give it a go. Get the recipe here, www.biggerbolderbaking.com/phyllo-dough-recipe-filo-pastry/

[@robind8149]

The pastry and filling both look amazing, love! Btw, are y’all still planning to do the mail out of samples that I applied for some time back? I was just wondering because I haven’t heard anything else about it for a while.😉❤️

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Hi Robin. If you mean the bookplates, we're looking into it as we've run into some issues with logistics. Please email me at [e-mail] about it and I'll see what I can do.

[@rakshacookingcorner74]

Amazing ♥️♥️

[@elsaarad6996]

First time a phyllo actually sounds doable. To make things nore difficult though, do you have a suggestion for a gluten free version? With a celiac in the family I always try to accomodate

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Yes, using an alternative gluten-free flour blend with psyllium husk, xanthan gum, or tapioca starch can create a gluten-free option. Substitute cup for cup. Hope this helps.

[@elsaarad6996]

I will try it out. Thanks so much

[@rizkyananta8147]

Thank you Gbu ❤

[@beenakamal1692]

Hi Gemma, thank you for this recipe. You sure make it look easy to do and I'd love to try, but I don't get bread flour, where I live. What can I substitute?

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Bread flour is ideal for this dough. However, you will also have success with all-purpose flour if that is all you get on hand.

[@제정은-f7j]

For every 1 cup of flour, remove 1 to 1.5 teaspoons of flour and add the same volume of vital wheat gluten. Mix it up. This will equal about 135.6-137g APF and 3-4.4g vital wheat gluten in total (this is based on my experience of weight conversion, but the weight per volume might differ depending on the brands of flour and/or gluten). I am able to buy small portion (200g packet) gluten in my local baking shops, but you can just use APF if buying vital wheat gluten is not a viable option.

[@beenakamal1692]

@@biggerbolderbaking I just read that taking out 1 tsp of the all purpose flour and adding 1 tsp vital wheat gluten gives you a substitute for bread flour. Vital wheat gluten is expensive, but considering that I don't need much, I'll give that a try. Hope this helps others who can't lay their hand on bread flour.

[@beenakamal1692]

​Thank you @@제정은-f7j

[@JeffersonSarah]

you could not get it thin enough using a roller.

[@XitSt4geLeft]

It has been a long time since I’ve watched any recipe videos, but don’t you do the mug recipes too?

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Hi. I have quite a number of mug recipes, and have started adding cake bowl recipes in the past year. I may work on some new mug recipes if time permits. In any case, we launch a new video every Thursday morning, 8:30 AM PST. Hope to see you here!

[@XitSt4geLeft]

@@biggerbolderbaking Thank you for the response and your lovely recipes. Many blessings to you. ☺️

[@ayeshawaleed2403]

Can all purpose flour be used???

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Yes, you can. Bread flour is ideal for this dough. However, you will also have success with all-purpose flour if that is all you get on hand. Hope this helps.

[@chetanamanjunath8568]

I would like to make veg puff with this dough

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Go for it! Get the recipe here, www.biggerbolderbaking.com/no-knead-donuts/

[@fathimakifaya6545]

❤❤❤Thank you so much

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Hope you enjoy this recipe, www.biggerbolderbaking.com/phyllo-dough-recipe-filo-pastry/

[@Grace-to6hn]

Is this like a samosa wrapper?

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Not quite as it's not flaky. Check my recipe for samosas to know the difference, www.biggerbolderbaking.com/samosas-from-scratch/

[@saratesfaye373]

❤❤❤❤

[@Simsane]

What's the difference between filo and puff pastry?

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Hi. Puff pastry is a laminated dough that gets its signature airy puff from layers of butter, while phyllo (filo) dough is comparatively low-fat.

[@jennglow4647]

😋

[@emanhammad8528]

❤

[@lilyhoult9156]

Gemma please make Baklava out of these😊😊😊

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Here you go, www.biggerbolderbaking.com/homemade-baklava-recipe/

[@pineshimmer]

👍

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Thank you for watching.

[@emmavazic4579]

If it gets too dry, spray it with mineral water. That's what my Serbian mother in-law did when making gibanica.

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Interesting tip. I'll look into it.

[@dottierickson1641]

3.:06 Mexico You are the best how do I subscribe 🙏

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Hi. Just click on the subscribe button above. For emailed updates, go to www.BiggerBolderBaking.com and sign up. It's free. Thanks for being here.

[@anetaadamus8959]

Can you Please start doing more gluten free or keto recipes ?

[@biggerbolderbaking]

It's not really my core expertise, but I will see what I can do about it. 😊

[@aurelsheremetaj4183]

my mom makes this and she rolls it only with cornstarch. I can’t make this I can’t can’t can’t stand cornstarch texture each time i use it I have to clean my hands like 10 times🤣🤣 for every time I scoop it

[@wanyeng]

Great recipe and tips. But the video editing alternating between slow motion and regular speed all too often is making me all dizzy. Not comfortable to watch at all.

[@HerrMisterTheo]

It would be less wrong to refer to the pasta you use for making lasagna as "spaghetti" than it is to call kataifi "filo dough".

[@alojzijemarkanovic3586]

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