So, what is phyllo dough and where do you find it?
Phyllo (also seen as “fillo” of “filo”) is a staple of Turkish and Greek cooking, as well as a handful of other cuisines. The paper-thin sheets of dough are used to create all manners of sweet and savory dishes. It’s one of the simplest doughs in the world, made from just flour, water, and a little oil. Add butter, a handful of embellishments, and slide it into the oven, and it transforms into some of the most sumptuous stuff you can possibly eat. Not to be overly dramatic, but it’s kind of like magic. Here in Boston, I’m lucky to live within a stone’s throw of a handful of markets that sell fresh phyllo dough. Check any Greek or Armenian markets in your area. If you can’t find it fresh, most larger grocers will sell a frozen version. Just thaw it completely in the fridge before you try to use it. If you see dough that’s labeled “country-style,” this means that the sheets are slightly thicker than traditional phyllo. Country-style phyllo can be easier to work with (the sheets tend to t
