Joanna Gaines Fatayer Recipe
This Joanna Gaines Fatayer Recipe is soft, fluffy and filled with delicious savory goodness.
Ingredients
For the dough:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons yeast
- 1 cup warm water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
For the filling (spinach version):
- 2 cups fresh spinach chopped
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon sumac optional
Instructions
Activate yeast
- Mix warm water, sugar and yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
Make the dough
- Add flour, salt and olive oil. Mix to form a soft dough.
Knead dough
- Knead for 8 to 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
Let it rise
- Cover and let dough rise for 1 hour until doubled in size.
Prepare filling
- Mix spinach, onion, olive oil, lemon juice, salt and spices. Squeeze excess liquid.
Shape dough
- Divide dough into small balls and roll into circles.
Add filling
- Place filling in center of each circle.
Fold fatayer
- Fold edges to form triangle shapes and seal well.
Bake
- Place on tray and bake at 180°C for 18 to 20 minutes until golden.
Serve warm
- Serve fresh and enjoy soft and flavorful fatayer.
Notes
- Do not skip squeezing spinach
- Use cheese or meat filling instead
- Add feta for richer taste
- Use whole wheat flour for healthier option
- Brush with olive oil before baking
- Add herbs for extra flavor
- Do not overfill