Homemade phyllo texture issues help

[knicks_fan87]

I tried making my own phyllo the other day and the dough didn't feel soft at all. I went ahead making my spanakopita anyway and the end result is that the phyllo was hard and crunchy.

I would love some insights as to why this could have happened. Do you think I maybe overworked it?

 

[mj_toronto8]

That's possible - I did that once. Did it have the texture of a thin cracker? Could have been too dry, as well.

 

[k_tsoukalas]

That's possible - I did that once. Did it have the texture of a thin cracker? Could have been too dry, as well.

I am guessing the same thing. I have done this with both phyllo and pizza dough! I overworked it and didn't put enough moisture. In both cases.

 

[knicks_fan87]

I think you might both be right! I will try to add a bit more moisture and be careful not to overwork it.