Lebanese Fatayer

Powdered milk makes all the difference in these Lebanese fatayer appetizers filled with spinach and onions.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 55 mins
• Calories: 64 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 1 teaspoon yeast
• 1 cup hot water, divided
• 2 tablespoons powdered milk
• 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, or as needed
• 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
• 0.5 medium lemon, juiced

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 20 minutes.

Step 2

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 3

Mix 1/3 cup hot water and yeast together in a small bowl. Let sit for 10 minutes.

Step 4

Mix in flour, powdered milk, sugar, olive oil, baking powder, and salt while adding remaining water gradually to make a combined dough. Leave in a warm place to rise for about 1 hour.

Step 5

While the dough is rising, prepare the stuffing: Heat olive oil in a pan. Add onion, then add spinach and stir-fry for a few minutes. Season with salt and pepper and sprinkle with lemon juice. Set aside to cool.

Step 6

Take small portions of the risen dough and roll into small, flat circles. Fill each circle with about 1 teaspoon spinach mixture and fold into a triangle as follows: fold one edge of the circle to the middle, then the next, then fold the third edge over the top to shape a triangle. Repeat with remaining dough and filling. Brush each piece with egg and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Place on the prepared baking sheet.