Middle_Eastern
Middle Eastern - Breads and Pastries
Fatayer
Chef's Menu Description
A distinguished culinary classic crafted with authentic techniques and finest ingredients, offering rich depth of flavour and elegant presentation.
Ingredients
- • 4 cups plain flour
- • 2 tsp instant yeast
- • 1 tsp sugar
- • 1 1/2 tsp salt
- • 1 cup warm water
- • 1/4 cup olive oil
- • 500g spinach, chopped
- • 1 onion, finely chopped
- • 1 tbsp sumac
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Knead the flour, yeast, sugar, 1 tsp salt, warm water, and 2 tbsp olive oil into a soft dough; prove for 1 hour.
2
Phase 2
Squeeze the spinach dry, then toss with the onion, sumac, remaining olive oil, and 1/2 tsp salt.
3
Phase 3
Divide the dough into 12 balls; roll each into a 10cm round and place a spoonful of filling in the centre.
4
Phase 4
Fold the round into a triangle, leaving a narrow opening at the centre, and pinch the three seams tightly closed.
5
Phase 5
Rest the fatayer, covered, for 15 minutes on parchment-lined trays.
6
Phase 6
Bake at 200C for 15-18 minutes until lightly golden; serve warm or at room temperature.