TIPS FOR HANDLING PHYLLO PASTRY * If frozen, thaw overnight in the fridge in its packaging. * Prepare all ingredients for your recipe before opening the pastry. * Remove the number of sheets required for the recipe and re-roll remaining pastry and seal in a plastic bag. * Once opened and unrolled, always keep the pastry covered with a damp cloth to prevent drying out. This happens very quickly and will make the pastry brittle and dry and very difficult to work with. * Phyllo pastry tears easily, so handle it gently. This is often not a problem as it is easily patched by brushing with butter and placing it where required. * Each sheet is usually brushed with melted butter, margarine or oil...
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