Spinach Fatayer
Directions
- 1Mix water with yeast and sugar.
- 2Gradually add flour while mixing.
- 3Add oil and knead the dough for 10 minutes.
- 4Add salt and knead for an additional 5 minutes.
- 5Adjust with more flour or water as needed until you achieve a slightly sticky dough.
- 6Cover and let it proof for 1 hour.
- 7Combine all spinach filling ingredients in a bowl and let the mixture sit for 10 minutes.
- 8Strain out any excess liquid from the spinach mix before using.
- 9Roll out the dough and cut into circles using a metal lid or cutter.
- 10Place a spoonful of spinach filling onto each circle.
- 11Fold and pinch the edges to seal.
- 12Brush a baking pan generously with oil.
- 13Arrange the fatayer close to each other in the pan.
- 14Brush the tops with a generous amount of oil.
- 15Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
- 16Bake for 12-17 minutes until golden brown.
- 17Mix the pomegranate molasses and hot pepper paste together to make the secret sauce.
- 18Brush the baked fatayer with this sauce for a tangy, spicy glaze.
- 19Serve the fatayer with labneh and fresh veggies.
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups flour
- 0.75 cup lukewarm water
- 0.75 tbsp yeast
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 4 tbsp oil
- 3 cups spinach (chopped finely and squeezed to remove excess water)
- 0.5 cup olive oil
- 0.5 cup lemon juice
- 1 tbsp salt
- 1 tbsp sumac
- 1 large onion (diced)
- 0.66 cup pomegranate molasses
- 0.25 cup hot pepper paste
- labneh
- fresh veggies
Equipment
metal lid or cutterbaking panovenbowl