Easy-to-Make Poppy Seed Filo Pastry

This Poppy Seed Filo Pastry is an absolute delight for those who love the taste of poppy seeds. It's incredibly easy to prepare, offering a tender, refined, and delicious result.

The balance between a cake and a pie is maintained perfectly by moderating the syrup used. Being as soft as a cake, you can savor it effortlessly with a teaspoon.

Ingredients
Phylo dough sheets
12 pieces
12 sheets
Egg
4 pieces
Sugar
2 cups
1 cup for the filling and 1 cup for the syrup
Sunflower oil
1 cup
Yoghurt
500 g
Baking powder
20 g
Vanilla Extract
2 tbsp
Poppy seeds
200 g
Step by step
Step 1

Begin by defrosting the Filo pastry sheets.

Then prepare the filling by combining eggs, yoghurt, 1 cup of sugar, oil, baking powder, and 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract in a bowl.

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Step 2

Stir the mixture thoroughly using a whisk.

Set aside 15 tablespoons of this mixture in a separate bowl.

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Step 3

In the original large bowl, incorporate the poppy seeds and mix well.

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Step 4

Now, it's time to assemble the pastry.

Divide the Filo sheets into three separate groups, each consisting of about 4 sheets.

Arrange the first layer group of sheets in a deep tray, remembering to grease lightly each sheet  with oil.

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Step 5

Pour half of the poppy seed mixture over the sheets.

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Step 6

Next, arrange the second set of Filo sheets over the poppy seed mixture, greasing each sheet with oil.

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Step 7

Spread the remaining half of the poppy seed filling over the entire surface of the sheets.

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Step 8

Layer the final group of oiled Filo sheets.

Pour the set-aside yoghurt mixture (15 tbs without poppy seeds) over the top layer.

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Step 9

Pierce the assembled pastry in several places using a light knife.

Bake in a preheated oven at 180 degrees for 30-35 minutes. Ensure the pastry achieves a golden-brown color but also allows it to cook thoroughly for at least 30 minutes.

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Step 10

While the pastry is baking, prepare the syrup.:

- In a saucepan, combine 2 cups of water, 1 cup of sugar, and 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract.

- Stir periodically until it begins to boil, then remove from heat and set aside.

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Step 11

After removing the baked pastry from the oven, pour the prepared syrup over its entire surface. Allow it to cool completely.

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Step 12

Serve this delicious Poppy Seed Filo Pastry with joy. Its tender, flavorsome nature will be appreciated by all.

Bon appétit!

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Quantity: 1 kg (10-12 servings)
Prep time:
60 min
Difficulty: intermediate
Ready in: 15 min