Fatayer Spinach Hand Pies (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Savory Dough
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2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
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Scant 1 teaspoon sugar
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1 cup warm whole milk, divided
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3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for rolling
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1 teaspoon kosher salt
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1/3 cup grapeseed or neutral oil, plus extra for greasing
→ Spinach and Onion Filling
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1 pound fresh baby spinach, chopped
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1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
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2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
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1 1/2 tablespoons sumac
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1 teaspoon ground black pepper
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1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
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4 tablespoons lemon juice (juice of 1 large lemon)
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Kosher salt, to taste
→ For Assembly and Baking
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1 large egg, lightly beaten
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Water, for sealing edges
# Instructions:
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In a small bowl, mix the yeast, sugar, and 1/2 cup of warm milk. Let it sit for 10 minutes until bubbly.
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In a mixer bowl with the dough hook, combine flour and salt. Add the oil, the yeast mixture, and remaining milk. Knead on medium-low until a smooth, slightly sticky dough forms. If too dry, add a tablespoon of milk or water.
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Transfer dough to a greased bowl, cover tightly with plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm spot for about 1.5 hours until doubled in size.
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Place chopped spinach in a colander, sprinkle with 1 tsp salt, toss, and let sit for 5 minutes.
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Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onions and sauté for 5 minutes until soft and golden. Set aside in a bowl.
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Heat another tbsp of olive oil and add spinach in batches. Cook just until wilted. Transfer to a colander, cool slightly, and squeeze dry in a clean tea towel.
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Combine the spinach with sautéed onion. Add sumac, pepper, allspice, lemon juice, and mix. Adjust salt as needed.
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Punch down risen dough and roll out on a floured surface to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut into 4-inch circles using a cookie cutter or glass. Rest the circles for 5-10 minutes under a towel.
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Set oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly oil two baking sheets.
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Place 2 packed tbsp of filling in the center of each circle. Bring up three sides to form a triangle. Moisten fingers with water and pinch the seams to seal tightly.
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Place pies on prepared trays. Brush tops with beaten egg and bake for 12–15 minutes until golden brown.
# Notes:
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You can use store-bought pizza dough if you’re short on time.
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Fatayer freeze well and can be reheated straight from frozen at 300°F.