Description
This quick and airy spinach fatayer transforms fresh spinach into a heavenly Lebanese pastry that’s perfect for brunch or a light dinner. With a simple yeast dough, fragrant filling, and a buttery crust, these pies deliver comfort and culture in every bite.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all‑purpose flour
- 2 tsp active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm water
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 cup spinach, drained
- 1/2 cup onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp ground allspice
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp melted butter
- Sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- In a skillet sauté onions and garlic with olive oil until translucent.
- Add spinach, allspice, cinnamon, salt, and pepper; cook until wilted and cool.
- In a bowl combine flour, yeast, sugar, warm water, and olive oil; knead until smooth.
- Let dough rise for 30 minutes until doubled in size.
- Roll dough into circles, add filling, fold and seal edges; place on baking sheet.
- Bake at 375°F for 15–20 minutes; brush with melted butter and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Lebanese