How to pronounce phyllo

Is phyllo the same as Filo?

Phyllo consists of tissue-thin sheets of dough. The sheets are almost as thin as leaves; phyllo spelled filo or fillo means “leaf” in Greek. Phyllo gets crisp and flaky when baked but it doesn’t have the same rich, airy quality that puff pastry has.

What does phyllo mean in Greek?

Name and etymology

The name filo (phonetic) or phyllo (transliteration) comes from Greek φύλλο ‘leaf’. In Turkish, it is called yufka ‘thin’, a word which is also used for a kind of thin unleavened bread.

Is phyllo dough puff pastry?

The main differences between puff pastry and phyllo dough are their fat content and preparation. Puff pastry is a laminated dough that gets its signature airy puff from layers of butter, while phyllo dough is largely fat-free. Phyllo dough includes only flour, water, vinegar, and a little oil.