Some types of pastries are naturally dairy-free. For example, phyllo — also spelled filo — dough traditionally does not include butter or milk, although some recipes may call for the former. Some pie crust recipes call for vegetable shortening only, while others require butter.

Do pastries have dairy?

Examining Baked Goods

Macaroni, cereal without milk and rice cakes are all typically dairy- and lactose-free. Certain baked good may contain lactose, such as muffins, biscuits, rolls, breads, cookies, pastries and pancakes.

Does Filo contain dairy?

Filo pastry is very often dairy-free, but be sure to check the packaging. A few brands do contain butter or milk in some form.