filo pastry

[polyxena]

Is filo the same as the pastry that crispy wantons are made of

[copippin]

Yes, I think so.

[Clanad]

Recipe for Phyllo (filo) dough:

5 cups of plain white flour
5 spoonful of oil
2-1/2 cups of water
A little of salt
2 spoonfuls of vinegar
Keep back part of the flour for flouring the pastry board on which the pastry will be rolled out and with the rest of the flour combine the oil and add the salt along with the vinegar and water. Knead well and form dough into a ball. Allow the dough to stand for about 1 hour in a cool place. On a very well floured surface roll out the dough into a flat sheet as thin as desired. You can use this dough for all of your pies.

Recipe for wonton wrappers:

1 egg
3/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 to 1/2 cup water, as needed
Extra flour or cornstarch as needed
PREPARATION:
Lightly beat the egg with the salt. Add 1/4 cup water.

Sift the flour into a large bowl. Make a well in the middle and add the egg and water mixture. Mix in with the flour. Add as much of the remaining water as necessary to form a dough. (Add more water than the recipe calls for if the dough is too dry).

Form the dough into a ball and knead for about 5 minutes, or until it forms a smooth, workable dough. Cover and let rest for 30 minutes. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Roll out until very thin, and cut into 3 1/2-inch squares. Store in a plastic bag in the refrigerator or freezer until ready to use.
Crispy wontons are simply fried as opposed to boiling for other dishes.

It appears there is quite a bit of difference...

[copippin]

Oops! sorry polyxena, and thanks clanad for correcting me!

[polyxena]

Thank you very much