Filo Paste

Preparation info
  • Makes

    650

    g
    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
Cuisine Naturelle

By Anton Mosimann

Published 1985

  • About

This pastry - the only one used in Cuisine Naturelle recipes - is here made without oil or butter. It must be rolled extremely thin, and when baked is crisp and light.

Ingredients

  • 300 g (11 oz) strong white bread flour
  • 100 g (4

Method

  • Sieve the flour, cornflour and salt together into a bowl. Make a well in the centre.
  • Put about half the water into the well, and gradually draw the flour into the water, mixing smoothly and evenly. Add the remaining water and mix until the dough is smooth and does not stick to the hands.
  • Cover the dough with a damp cloth and leave to rest for 1-2 hours