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The first element to consider in any Greek pie is the pastry ā in this case, homemade phyllo pastry. It is often refered to as horiatiko phyllo, village phyllo, and is generally thicker than the machine-made store bought stuff. Pie fillings vary, but a popular one is based on seasonal greens. Here ā as an example ā Iāve made little pies (pitakia) with tsigarista, a winter dish of sautĆ©ed wild greens. It really doesnāt matter what you fill your little pies with, this post is primarily about the homemade phyllo!
Homemade Phyllo
When making Phyllo for a sweet pie, a teaspoon or two of sugar is added with the flour.
- 1kg flour
- pinch salt
- 30ml red wine vinegar
- 60ml olive oil
- Up to 500ml water
Place the flour and salt in a large bowl. Make a well in the centre and add the vinegar and oilā¦
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Letters from Athens 
AppƩtissant ! I wonder why there is vinegar in the phyllo. Do you know why?
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No idea. Probably helps to make it more crisp? Perhaps Debi knows…
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I love Greek pastries. My favourites are called Kataifi. Delicious rolled pastry with a tasty filling. Yum!
Best wishes, Pete.
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Oh my those look dangerous! I’d probably eat way more than I should. š
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They look delicious!
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Will have to give it a go !
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