Description
Delightful golden triangular pastries filled with tangy, fresh spinach, perfect for snacks or appetizers
Ingredients
- All Purpose Flour: 3 cups, forms the base of the soft, tender dough
- Warm Water: 1 cup, activates the yeast and brings the dough together
- Active Dry Yeast: 2 1/4 teaspoons, helps the dough rise and become airy
- Granulated Sugar: 1 tablespoon, feeds the yeast and adds slight sweetness
- Salt: 1 1/2 teaspoons, enhances flavor in both dough and filling
- Olive Oil: 1/4 cup, adds richness and keeps the dough soft
- Fresh Spinach: 4 cups, finely chopped, provides the vibrant, savory filling
- Onion: 1 small, finely chopped, adds sweetness and depth
- Lemon Juice: 2 tablespoons, gives the filling its signature tang
- Ground Sumac: 1 teaspoon, adds subtle citrusy brightness
- Black Pepper: 1/2 teaspoon, for gentle warmth
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Preheat oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper
- Combine Ingredients: Mix warm water, sugar, and yeast in a bowl and let sit 5 to 10 minutes until foamy. Add flour, salt, and olive oil. Mix until a soft dough forms and knead 8 minutes until smooth. Cover and let rise 1 hour
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Mix chopped spinach, onion, lemon juice, sumac, salt, and black pepper. Squeeze out excess liquid
- Assemble the Dish: Divide dough into small balls, roll each into a circle, place filling in center, fold into triangle, pinch edges to seal
- Cook to Perfection: Place on prepared baking sheet and bake 18 to 22 minutes until lightly golden
- Finishing Touches: Brush lightly with olive oil if desired for a soft sheen
- Serve and Enjoy: Let cool slightly then serve warm or at room temperature
Notes
- Do not overfill dough to avoid leaks
- Press edges firmly to prevent opening
- Let dough rest properly for best texture
- Store leftovers in an airtight container or freeze after baking
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Levantine
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pastry
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Spinach Fatayer, savory pastry, Levantine snack, spinach pie, triangular pastries