Roll it, fold it, twist it ... fila dough. (recipes)

From: Sunset | Date: November 1, 1985 | Copyright information

Thin, parchment-like sheets of fila dough can be folded, rolled, and twisted, with many variations. Shape to create these spectacular-looking containers, then fill to make appetizers or desserts.

Fila, fillo, filo, phyllo--the spelling varies--is sold fresh or frozen in many supermarkets and in Middle Eastern specialty food shops. It usually comes in 1-pound packages; depending on its thinness, there will be about 24 to 32 sheets per pound.

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