Homemade Traditional Easy Baklava Filo Dough

Commercially prepared processed Filo (Phyllo) Dough is a fairly recent development. Filo dough traditionally was made and hand rolled at home. There are many Yiayia's and home cooks that still consider it an anathema to use a commercially prepared filo dough in the areas where recipes using filo dough's originate.. They won't let it near their kitchen. If you haven't rolled out the filo dough yourself it's not a traditional recipe. This recipe makes a fantastic homemade filo (phyllo) dough. It's both easy to make and easy to handle. It can be used for Baklava and other (sweet) pastries that call for the use of Filo (phyllo) dough.There is also another filo dough recipe on my channel that you can use for savory (salty) recipes that call for the use of filo dough. Your  finished product will come out so much better using a homemade filo dough. The difference is remarkable. So if your going to go to the trouble of making something, go all the way. Just a few extra minutes of time to make your filo dough will make a huge difference and turn your finished product from something average into something extraordinary!

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkqD1cHo_m4

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Ingredients

Filo Dough

2 cups of flour
1 1/4 cups of milk
2 tbsps olive oil
1/2 tsp salt

Awesome Baklava! Super Simple Recipe

 A delightful change of pace from the ordinary Baklava. This Baklava is made with a homemade filo dough ,a pistachio/walnut filling , and drenched with a luscious honey/lemon syrup . It's simply fantastic! This Baklava is super simple to make and it's lower in calories than the average baklava.

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 Ingredients

 Syrup
 2 cups water
2 tbsps lemon juice
 2 tbsps honey
1 1/4 cups of sugar
 Dash of cinnamon

 Filling
 1 cup pistachio nuts
 1 cup walnuts
3 tbsps sugar
2 tbsps cinnamon
 2 tbsps butter

 Filo Dough
 2 cups of flour
1 1/4 cups of milk
2 tbsps olive oil
1/2 tsp salt

 Chill thoroughly before serving. Yields approximately 16-20 3 x 3 Baklavas

 

Chocolate Chip Cookies Bakery Style

Large Bakery Style chocolate chip cookies. These cookies are fantastic! Delicious, super simple to make and a nice change of pace when you want something other than the usual chocolate chip cookie.

Ingredients

1 cup of butter
1 1/4 cups of sugar
1/2 tsp salt
1 tbsp vanilla extract
1 tsp orange zest
2 tbsps orange juice
2 eggs
3 cups of flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp baking soda
1 bar bakers chocolate cut into chocolate chunks or chocolate chips
1 tablespoon vanilla

Yields approximately 8 Large  5 inch round 1/2 inch high cookies or 25-30 regular  sized cookies.

Pastry Cream

A nice rich custard vanilla pastry cream. Great for tarts,pastries,cakes,pies and everywhere else you might want to use a pastry cream. This is a non corn flour based pastry cream. Easy to make and super delicious. For those of you avoiding corn products you'll love it, for those who haven't given it much thought,consider it. It comes out richer,smoother, tastier and is a healthier option.

Ingredients

3 tbsps flour
2 eggs
2 tbsps butter
3/4 cup sugar
dash salt
1 tsp vanilla
2 cups cold milk

Chocolate Frosting Super Simple

 A super simple basic chocolate frosting for your cakes, cupcakes etc.

 Ingredients
 3 tbsps butter
 6-7 tsps unsweetened cocoa powder
 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
 1/4 cup water (approximately)
 dash of vanilla

Boston Cream Pie

 Boston Cream Pie made from scratch. Who can resist? Two golden layers of cake and a layer of custard cream cream all topped off with a delicious thick layer of chocolate.

 Ingredients Cake

 1 tsp orange zest
 2 eggs
 1 cup milk
 3 tsps baking powder
 1/2 tsp salt
 2 1/2 cups of flour
 1 cup of sugar
 1/2 cup of butter
 1 tsp vanilla

 Filling

 3 tbsps flour
 2 eggs
 2 tbsps butter
 3/4 cup sugar
 dash salt
 1 tsp vanilla
 2 cups cold milk

 Frosting

 3 tbsps butter
 6-7 tsps cocoa powder
 dash of vanilla
 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
 1/4 cup water

Zucchini Tart

 A filo dough base, fresh zucchini and tomato layered over a bed of yogurt seasoned with lemon juice,garlic and basil. This tart is super easy to make, tastes fantastic and bonus, it's low calorie too!

 Filo Dough Recipe
http://supersimplekitchen.blogspot.gr/2013/05/filo-doughphyllo-dough.html

Filling
1 cup of yogurt
2 zucchini
2 tomato's
1 clove of garlic
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or mint leaves
1 tablespoon lemon juice (preferably fresh squeezed)
salt and pepper
olive oil (approximately 1/4 of a cup)

Fruit Tart Fresh Loquat

A super simple,super delicious fresh fruit tart. Filled  with vanilla pastry creme,topped with fresh loquats and garnished with mint. Really easy to make and a fabulous taste sensation!
Loquats are a delicious little fruit that flavor wise resemble a cross between apricot and mango. They're also loaded with vitamin A and antioxidants. If you've never had them, give them a try.

Fruit glaze
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=abu2tVOlK1Q

Shortcrust Pastry
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VafofJ4CvxI

Pastry Creme
2 cups of cold milk
2 1/2 tbsps flour
1 egg
4 tsps sugar
dash of salt
dash of vanilla
4 tablespoons powdered sugar

Topping
Fresh loquats (1 per tart)
Fresh mint leaves (garnish)

Yields approximately 12-15 tarts depending on the size made.

Filo Dough/Phyllo Dough

A quick an easy recipe for making your own filo (phyllo) dough. It's easy, it's healthy and  it's low in calories.

Ingredients


1 cup of water
2 cups of flour
1 tsp salt
1/4 cup olive oil

Spinach Pie Super Simple

A fantastic and tasty simple spinach pie. Made with a few simple ingredients and a filo dough made from scratch,this spinach pie is low fat and low calorie. It's fast,it's easy and it's healthy. Great for a snack,lunch or even a light dinner.

Ingredients

Filo dough
1 cup of water
2 cups of flour
1 tsp salt
1/4 cup olive oil
sesame seeds for top (optional)

Filling
4-6 cups chopped spinach
1 small red onion
1-2 cloves of garlic
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
1/4 cup olive oil
salt/pepper
mint leaves for garnish(optional)