How to Use phyllo in a Sentence

phyllo

noun
Definition of phyllonext
  • Unwrap the phyllo and set the stack of sheets next to the pie or tart pan.
    — BostonGlobe.com, 20 Apr. 2021
  • But the one that shocked me the most was the phyllo dough on Pastry Week.
    — Dave Quinn, PEOPLE.com, 5 Dec. 2021
  • 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
  • Check the freezer aisle next to the puff pastry cups and phyllo dough.
    — Washington Post, 6 July 2021
  • These reheat best in the oven or toaster oven to crisp up the phyllo crust.
    — Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 26 Aug. 2023
  • Short wands of fried phyllo stuffed with chopped mushrooms and earthy snails crackle in the mouth.
    — Washington Post, 6 Nov. 2020
  • 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
  • With scissors, trim the phyllo around the top edge, leaving a 1 1/2-inch overhang.
    — BostonGlobe.com, 20 Apr. 2021
  • The frozen phyllo shells make the bite-size treats look a little elegant.
    — Washington Post Staff, Washington Post, 27 Dec. 2022
  • Each pan uses two boxes of phyllo and over 2 pounds of the nut mixture.
    — San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 June 2019
  • 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
  • Add two more sheets of phyllo, being sure to butter each sheet.
    — Judy Buchenot, chicagotribune.com, 4 May 2018
  • For the phyllo nests: Unwrap the phyllo, but leave the sheets rolled up together.
    — Wolfgang Puck, Twin Cities, 17 July 2019
  • Cut the phyllo sheets into 9-inch rounds and cover with a damp kitchen towel.
    — Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 29 Oct. 2017
  • Using my pan for a pull apart bread or this skillet phyllo pie?
    — Lauren Joseph, Bon Appétit, 29 Jan. 2022
  • 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
  • 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
  • Lay one phyllo sheet in bottom of baking dish and brush with butter.
    — Lyda Jones Burnette, Country Living, 11 Aug. 2021
  • 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
  • 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
  • Bake until phyllo is crisp and brown, about 10 minutes.
    — Country Living, 29 Mar. 2011
  • Three layers of shredded phyllo, sweet cheese and pancake batter get baked in a pan.
    — Elena Kadvany, San Francisco Chronicle, 11 Aug. 2021
  • Top 1 potpie with phyllo squares and lightly spray with olive oil cooking spray.
    — Country Living, 28 Sep. 2010
  • Repeat with the remaining phyllo for a total of 8 rings.
    — Wolfgang Puck, Twin Cities, 17 July 2019
  • 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
  • Brush on coconut oil and place another phyllo sheet on top.
    — Nazima Qureshi, SELF, 3 May 2019
  • 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
  • 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
  • Shish barak here is a really crisp savory phyllo pastry stuffed with lamb and pine nuts.
    — Sheryl Julian, BostonGlobe.com, 1 Aug. 2019
  • After the first bake, drizzle 1 cup melted unsalted butter evenly over the phyllo.
    — Bon Appétit, 1 Mar. 2022

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