How to Use phyllo in a Sentence
phyllo
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Unwrap the phyllo and set the stack of sheets next to the pie or tart pan.
—BostonGlobe.com, 20 Apr. 2021
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But the one that shocked me the most was the phyllo dough on Pastry Week.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE.com, 5 Dec. 2021
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The dessert is made from layers of flaky phyllo, nuts and spices that are bathed in a syrup.
—Judy Buchenot, chicagotribune.com, 4 May 2018
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Check the freezer aisle next to the puff pastry cups and phyllo dough.
—Washington Post, 6 July 2021
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These reheat best in the oven or toaster oven to crisp up the phyllo crust.
—Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 26 Aug. 2023
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Short wands of fried phyllo stuffed with chopped mushrooms and earthy snails crackle in the mouth.
—Washington Post, 6 Nov. 2020
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Bake 15 to 18 minutes, until the phyllo is golden brown and crisped and the fish is just cooked through.
—Ellie Krieger, The Denver Post, 24 June 2019
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With scissors, trim the phyllo around the top edge, leaving a 1 1/2-inch overhang.
—BostonGlobe.com, 20 Apr. 2021
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The frozen phyllo shells make the bite-size treats look a little elegant.
—Washington Post Staff, Washington Post, 27 Dec. 2022
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Each pan uses two boxes of phyllo and over 2 pounds of the nut mixture.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 June 2019
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The standout among the mezze was the spanakotiropita ($10), a small spinach, leek and feta pie wrapped in crisp phyllo dough.
—Soleil Ho, San Francisco Chronicle, 13 Aug. 2021
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Add two more sheets of phyllo, being sure to butter each sheet.
—Judy Buchenot, chicagotribune.com, 4 May 2018
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For the phyllo nests: Unwrap the phyllo, but leave the sheets rolled up together.
—Wolfgang Puck, Twin Cities, 17 July 2019
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Cut the phyllo sheets into 9-inch rounds and cover with a damp kitchen towel.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 29 Oct. 2017
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Using my pan for a pull apart bread or this skillet phyllo pie?
—Lauren Joseph, Bon Appétit, 29 Jan. 2022
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Winter Green Turnovers Light and flaky phyllo dough offers a nice contrast to the soft and creamy green filling of these turnovers.
—Sunset Magazine, 15 Dec. 2022
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Once the filling is made, it can then be spooned into a ramekin and topped with squares of layered phyllo and baked in about 15 minutes.
—Washington Post, 9 Mar. 2021
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Lay one phyllo sheet in bottom of baking dish and brush with butter.
—Lyda Jones Burnette, Country Living, 11 Aug. 2021
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It was then sprinkled with Swiss cheese rolled into a sausage shape, dipped into an egg wash, and rolled in phyllo.
—Melissa Locker, Bon Appetit, 4 May 2018
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Soft-shell crabs are dusted with rice flour and deep-fried, crowned with shredded phyllo and wreathed in mesclun greens that take on the tang of their verjus sauce.
—Washington Post, 25 May 2021
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Bake until phyllo is crisp and brown, about 10 minutes.
—Country Living, 29 Mar. 2011
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Three layers of shredded phyllo, sweet cheese and pancake batter get baked in a pan.
—Elena Kadvany, San Francisco Chronicle, 11 Aug. 2021
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Top 1 potpie with phyllo squares and lightly spray with olive oil cooking spray.
—Country Living, 28 Sep. 2010
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Repeat with the remaining phyllo for a total of 8 rings.
—Wolfgang Puck, Twin Cities, 17 July 2019
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Crust is not supposed to be as thin as phyllo dough, or even as thin as gingerbread cookie dough.
—Julia Moskin, New York Times, 20 Oct. 2017
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Brush on coconut oil and place another phyllo sheet on top.
—Nazima Qureshi, SELF, 3 May 2019
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All that's involved is crisping the phyllo shells in the oven for 3 minutes and chopping some herbs and flowers for the goat cheese, then assembling.
—Debbi Snook, cleveland.com, 7 June 2017
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Here, the golden pastry is phyllo brushed with olive oil, and the creamy Parmesan topping is yogurt-based, with just a touch of mayo for richness.
—Ellie Krieger, Washington Post, 20 June 2019
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Shish barak here is a really crisp savory phyllo pastry stuffed with lamb and pine nuts.
—Sheryl Julian, BostonGlobe.com, 1 Aug. 2019
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After the first bake, drizzle 1 cup melted unsalted butter evenly over the phyllo.
—Bon Appétit, 1 Mar. 2022
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