Homemade Phyllo Dough

Nov 3, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

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Phyllo is an unleavened dough rolled into paper-thin sheets, layered with butter or oil and baked until crisp. This is a by-hand recipe that rolls the dough very thin on a floured board; store-bought phyllo is a fine substitute. Makes 12 sheets in about 2 hr 10 min.

Prep 60 min

Cook 10 min

Cooling 1 hr

Total 2 hr 10 min

Yield 12 sheets

Ingredients

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2 ⅓ cups (300 g)bread flour
½ tsp (3 g)fine salt
⅔ cup (160 ml)warm water
2 tbsp (30 ml)olive oil
1 tsp (5 ml)white vinegar
½ cup (60 g)cornstarch
⅓ cup (80 g)unsalted butter, melted

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Instructions

Mix the flour and salt. Add the water, oil and vinegar and knead 10 minutes until smooth and elastic. The dough should be soft but not sticky.
Shape into a ball, coat lightly with oil, cover and rest 1 hour at room temperature.
Divide into 12 pieces. Dust each with cornstarch and flatten into a disc.
Roll each piece into a large thin round, turning often and dusting with cornstarch, then stretch gently over the backs of your hands until you can see through it.
Stack the finished sheets with cornstarch between them under a damp cloth.
To bake, brush each sheet with melted butter, stack 4 to 6 sheets, cut into squares and bake at 375 F (190 C) for 10 minutes until crisp and golden.

Tips

Keep the dough you are not using covered, or it dries out and cracks.
Use a long, thin rolling pin if you have one.
A sheet that tears can still be layered.

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Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make homemade phyllo dough?

Plan on 60 minutes of prep and 10 minutes of cooking, plus 1 hour to chill. The recipe makes 12 sheets.

How should I store homemade phyllo dough?

Wrap rolled sheets airtight and refrigerate up to 1 week or freeze up to 3 months.

Can I make homemade phyllo dough ahead?

Yes. It needs time to chill and set, so it is a good one to make the day before you serve it.

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Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 12 servings this recipe makes.

153 Calories / serving

8.5g Fat

16.8g Carbs

2.3g Protein

1.3g Sugar

Whole recipe (12 servings): ~1836 cal · 102g fat · 202g carbs · 28g protein · 16g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.