Strudel

[oli]

I have a recipe from 2000, Aug. 8th. and I finally got around to making it. It was posted by Carol/PA and titled REC: Almond & Pear Strudel.
I am wondering if the store bought strudel was larger then than it is now? I found the filling was too much so I left a quarter behind as well as the other parts of the filling.
I just noticed that in the Phyllo layers is '16 tsp. fresh or frozen (thawed) phyllo. What is that? It was not in the original recipe from 2000.

Almond and Pear Strudel

Crisp layers of phyllo are wrapped around simmered pears and a sweet almond filling. Cool strudel slightly and enjoy it warm with our rich pear sauce.

www.goodhousekeeping.com

How do I reduce the ingredients that is appropriate for I believe is the smaller phyllo dough?

 

[Marg CDN]

How strange. Might be 16 sheets, although that would be pretty hefty. My package of filo is exactly 1 pound, so maybe it's 16 oz. I googled the recipe and there are no comments. Odd also that it doesn't tell you how many sheets to use.

I have used sheets that are differing sizes.