Recipe for cooking fatayer

Recipes from the Middle East and North Africa :: Middle Eastern Appetizers and Snacks

Dough
1 1/2 (one and one-half) c. warm water
2 Tbsp. sugar
2 1/4 tsp. yeast
1/4 c. oil
2 tsp. salt
1 egg
5 c. bread flour

Spinach Filling
2 large bunches spinach, finely chopped
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 c. parsley, finely chopped
3/4 c. lemon juice
1/2 c. oil
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper

Mix all ingredients above together.

Dough: Mix water and sugar in bowl. Add yeast and stir gently, let rest 5 mins. Add oil, salt and egg. Fold in flour gradually. Knead until smooth. Place in oiled bowl then flip over and cover bowl. Let sit 1/2 an hour.

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 fahrenheit for 20-25 mins.

Serve with cold plain yogurt, cheese and olives.

Fatayer is good at room temperature or hot.