Spinach Fatayer are a popular delight in Lebanon and Arab countries. Their crispy dough surrounds a generous filling of spinach, lemon, and spices, creating an irresistible bite that combines tradition and flavor in every triangle.
To prepare the delicious Spinach Fatayer, start by mixing yeast, sugar, and warm milk in a bowl until a frothy mixture forms.
Next, combine wheat flour with salt and add the yeast mixture along with olive oil, kneading until a uniform dough is achieved.
After letting the dough rest and preparing the filling with spinach, lemon, and seasonings, shape each turnover into a triangle before baking them at a high temperature.
Enjoy these flavorful and traditional bites.
Spinach Fatayer
Ingredients
3 cups of Flour
1 Packet of yeast
1 ½ tablespoon of Sugar
1 cup of Warm milk
4 Bunches of spinach
2 Chopped medium onions
30 milliliters of Lemon juice
1 tablespoon of Black pepper
Olive oil
1 pinch of Salt
Preparation
Step 1 : In a bowl, place a packet of yeast, 1 ½ tablespoons of sugar, and 1 cup of warm milk.
Step 2 : Mix well for 8 to 10 minutes until frothy.
Step 3 : In a bowl, combine wheat flour with a pinch of salt and add the yeast mixture along with 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
Step 4 : Stir thoroughly and transfer to a floured surface to knead until the dough has a uniform consistency.
Step 5 : Place the dough in a container, cover, and let it rest for 1 hour.
Step 6 : After this time, divide the dough into small balls and place them on a tray, letting them rest for 10 minutes.
Step 7 : To prepare the filling, place the spinach in a bowl and add the juice of 4 lemons and a tablespoon of salt.
Step 8 : Mix well with your hands and let it rest for 10 minutes.
Step 9 : Then, squeeze the spinach to remove the lemon juice, transfer it to a container, and add the chopped onions, 3 tablespoons of olive oil, 1 tablespoon of black pepper, and salt to taste.
Step 10 : On a floured surface, flatten the dough balls, add the filling in the center, and fold three edges to form a triangle-shaped turnover.
Step 11 : Place the turnovers on a tray and bake in a preheated oven at 250°C for 10 minutes, until cooked, golden, and ready to enjoy.
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