Phyllo sheets can be a nuisance to work with. Sometimes I luck out and find a brand that provides a perfect sheet of phyllo with every sheet, but not often. Having grown up making sheet pans ...

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As far as I can tell, phyllo is magical. It makes simple ingredients seem next-level fancy, the individual sheets are somehow dough and transparent at the same time, and one package is endless.

Set mixture aside. For the crust Brush 9-inch pie pan with melted butter and place on baking sheet for easier handling. Unfold phyllo sheets and cover with damp towel. Place one sheet of phyllo in ...

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Working with paper-thin sheets of phyllo requires a little patience. Many markets keep it in the freezer. If frozen, defrost it in the fridge overnight and bring it to room temperature before using.