How-To: Creamed Spinach with Phyllo Crust Get tips for working with this pie's unique homemade dough. Related To: Holiday Thanksgiving Side Dish Working with Phyllo ©cooking channel 2014 Lift Each Layer Slowly ©cooking channel 2014 Brush with Butter ©cooking channel 2014 Fit Each Layer Carefully ©cooking channel 2014 Ensure a Golden Crust ©cooking channel 2014 Alternate Layering ©cooking channel 2014 Working with Phyllo Phyllo dough is delicate, and can tear easily when dry. Covering the layers with a damp paper towel keeps them moist until you need them. Get the Recipe: Creamed Spinach with Phyllo Crust Lift Each Layer Slowly When separating phyllo dough, lift the corners with your fingers and gently peel the top layer back slowly. Brush with Butter Lightly brush the top of each layer with the melted butter. Fit Each Layer Carefully Gently place each layer on top of the pie dish and crumple the edges to fit. Ensure a Golden Crust Phyllo is already flaky, but the melted butter ensures that your crust gets beautifully browned while baking. Alternate Layering Layer the phyllo in alternating directions for rustic, crumply-looking edges all around your pie. Next Up How-To: Creamed-Onion Pie with Herbed Cracker Crust 4 Photos Make-Ahead Thanksgiving Side Dishes 15 Photos How-To: Mushroom and Green Bean Wellington Casserole Crust 8 Photos How-To: Parsnip and Apple Tarte Tatin 3 Photos How-To: Loaded Baked Potato Slab Pie Dough 10 Photos How-To: Mulled Cranberry Hand Pies 5 Photos Quick & Easy Thanksgiving Side Dishes 20 Photos Thanksgiving Sweet Potato Recipes 28 Photos The 98 Best Thanksgiving Side Dishes 98 Photos 15 Beyond-Basic Mashed Potatoes 15 Photos We Recommend Stovetop Side Dish Recipes 19 Photos How-To: Creamed-Onion Pie with Herbed Cracker Crust 4 Photos Thanksgiving in a Crust 8 Photos 20 Tips for Working with Homemade Pie Doughs 20 Photos How-To: Mushroom and Green Bean Wellington Casserole Crust 8 Photos Thanksgiving Potluck Recipes 15 Photos
