A creative tool for working with phyllo dough
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Instead of using a pastry brush for coating phyllo sheets with melted butter, I like to use a 3-inch foam paint roller I picked up at my hardware store (they cost about $2). Not only does the roller eliminate the risk of tearing the delicate pastry sheets, but it coats much more evenly and is faster than using a brush—and time is of the essence when working with phyllo. Also, there are no loose bristles left on your phyllo. The roller can be easily washed and reused.
