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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.
