Dairy-Free & Nut-Free Lebanese Spinach Pies (Fatayer Sabanekh)

Ingredients

• 3 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Active dry yeast
• 1 teaspoon Sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon Salt
• 1/4 cup Olive oil
• 1 cup Warm water
• 1 lb Fresh spinach (chopped)
• 1 medium Onion (finely chopped)
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons Sumac
• 1/2 teaspoon Salt
• 1/4 teaspoon Black pepper

Instructions

1. 1In a large bowl, combine the flour, yeast, sugar, and salt. Add the olive oil and warm water. Mix until a dough forms.
2. 2Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 5-7 minutes, or until smooth and elastic. Place in a lightly oiled bowl, turning to coat. Cover and let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
3. 3While the dough is rising, prepare the spinach filling. In a large bowl, combine the chopped spinach, finely chopped onion, lemon juice, sumac, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
4. 4Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
5. 5Punch down the dough and divide it into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a circle about 4-5 inches in diameter.
6. 6Place a spoonful of the spinach filling in the center of each circle. Pinch the edges of the dough together to form a triangle shape, leaving a small opening in the center.
7. 7Place the spinach pies on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for about 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
8. 8Let cool slightly before serving. Serve warm or at room temperature.

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