Fatayer Recipe

fatayer

dough
1 1/2 Cups Warm Water
2 Tablespoons Granulated Sugar
2 1/4 Teaspoon Yeast
1/4 Cup Oil
2 Teaspoons Salt
1 Egg
5 Cups Bread Flour

spinach Filling
2 Large Bunches Spinach, Finely Chopped
1 Large Onion, Finely Chopped
1 Cup Parsley, Finely Chopped
3/4 Cup Lemon Juice
1/2 Cup Oil
1/2 Teaspoon Salt
1/4 Teaspoon Pepper

mix All Ingredients Above Together.

dough: Mix Water And Sugar In Bowl. Add Yeast And Stir Gently, Let Rest 5 Minutes. Add Oil, Salt And Egg. Fold In Flour Gradually. Knead Until Smooth. Place In Oiled Bowl Then Flip Over And Cover Bowl. Let Sit 30 Minutes.

filling: After Dough Has Risen, Punch Down Dough And Divide Into 10 Balls (balls May Be Made Larger Or Smaller Depending Upon The Size You Desire). Roll Out Each Ball Into A Flat Circle, Then Place Filling Onto Dough. Shape Dough In Desired Shape. This Is Usually A Triangle. Brush Edges Of Dough With Water, Then Fold Dough And Press Dough Firmly Together, Leaving A Small Hole In Middle For Steam To Escape. Bake At 400 Degrees F For 20-25 Minutes.

serve With Cold Plain Yogurt, Cheese And Olives.

fatayer Is Good At Room Temperature Or Hot.





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