Spinach Pies (Fatayer)

• For the Dough:

• 3 1/4 cup all purpose flour

• 1 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 2 tablespoons soft butter

• 1 1/4 cup water

• 2 tsp yeast

• 1 tsp white sugar

• For the Spinach Filling:

• 2 boxes frozen spinach

• feta cheese

• 1 small yellow onion, chopped

• 3 tablespoons lemon juice

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Preparation:

In a small bowl put water and yeast ans sugar, let set 15 minutes. In a medium bowl, combine flour and salt and butter and begin to knead dough. Once butter is worked in, add warm yeast water. Knead into an elastic dough.

Shape dough into 2 inch diameter balls. Cover and set aside.

Preheat over to 425 degrees.

Combine and toss filling ingredients.

Place 2 teaspoons of filling in the center of each ball of dough. Cover filling with dough and form into triangular shape.

Bake for 10-15 minutes on greased baking sheet, until golden brown.

Allow to cool 5 minutes and serve immediately.