Not anymore! This phyllo dough recipe makes the perfect open-faced pie crust or tart base for a delicious dessert or savory pie. What’s not to love about a sweet pastry from the Middle East?

Like pie crust, having phyllo on hand in the freezer ... Like A Pro You may think it'd be simpler to sit your package phyllo dough on the counter to defrost rather than resting it in the fridge ...

Drizzling the layers of phyllo with melted butter rather than brushing them is the secret to this airy pastry. See recipe. Of ...

If you’d like, remove the stems from a few fresh bay leaves and grind them in a spice grinder or food processor, then rub them through a fine sieve and sprinkle the top of the pie with the dust.

and drizzle or brush the butter over the phyllo. Bake for 30 minutes (depending on how thawed your dough is) or until the crust is golden brown. Start checking at 20 minutes. Garnish with thyme ...

the Greek spinach and feta pie wrapped in phyllo dough. In this version, spinach and tangy feta cheese are combined with fragrant herbs and baked into a crisp crust made from smashed potatoes ...

Topping a classic mushroom pot pie with crunchy, scrunched-up phyllo takes the comfort food ... Thanksgiving turkey and store-bought pie crust—postholiday, we all deserve a break.