Don't you need to brush the filo with butter?

Emilia Rosa
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Balkan Lamb and Leek Pie
Recipe question for: Balkan Lamb and Leek Pie

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Emilia R. July 29, 2013
Thanks for your help. I don't have a vast experience with filo, but all recipes I tried you have to brush the sheets with butter or spray them with oil. I'm sure you're right.
 
Naz D. August 28, 2024
I think it's because it's only 2 layers. The purpose of putting butter is with multiple layers to get the layers to not all get stuck together but rather create flakiness. This one only has 2 layers of filo so you're not trying to create a separation between many layers.
 
ATG117 July 29, 2013
It appears from the recipe that you need only brush the top of the phyllo rolls with butter. Seeing that it was reviewed and that the tester had good results, I would feel comfortable following the recipe as written.
 
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