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Fatayer Recipe – Delicious Middle Eastern Savory Pastries

Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
Total Time: 45 mins
Servings: 12 pastries

Fatayer are classic Middle Eastern savory pastries filled with spinach, cheese, or meat. Crispy on the outside and flavorful inside, they make the perfect snack or appetizer.

Ingredients

Dough

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 packet (7g) instant yeast
  • ¾ cup warm water

Spinach Filling

  • 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
  • ½ cup onion, finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp sumac (optional)

Cheese Filling (Optional)

  • 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • ¼ cup parsley, chopped

Meat Filling (Optional)

  • 200g ground beef or lamb
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Dough

  1. In a bowl, mix warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
  2. In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Gradually add yeast mixture and olive oil.
  3. Knead for 8–10 minutes until smooth. Cover and let rise for 1 hour.

Step 2: Prepare the Fillings

Spinach Filling:

  • Heat olive oil in a pan, sauté onion until soft.
  • Add spinach, salt, pepper, and sumac. Cook for 2–3 minutes. Cool.

Cheese Filling:

  • Mix feta and parsley in a bowl.

Meat Filling:

  • Sauté onion until soft, add ground meat, salt, and pepper. Cook until fully browned. Cool.

Step 3: Shape the Fatayer

  1. Preheat oven to 200°C (390°F).
  2. Divide dough into 12 balls. Roll each into a 4-inch circle.
  3. Place 1–2 tbsp filling in the center.
  4. Fold into triangle shapes or boat shapes, pinching edges to seal.

Step 4: Bake

  • Place on a lined baking tray.
  • Brush with olive oil.
  • Bake for 20–25 minutes or until golden brown.

Step 5: Serve

Serve warm as an appetizer, snack, or part of a mezze platter.

Tips & Tricks

  • Use fresh spinach for the best taste.
  • Sprinkle sesame seeds on top before baking for extra flavor.
  • Fatayer can be frozen before baking for later use.

FAQs – Fatayer Recipe

Q1: Can I use frozen spinach?
A1: Yes, but squeeze out excess water to avoid soggy pastries.

Q2: Can I make vegan fatayer?
A2: Absolutely! Use a spinach or vegetable filling and skip cheese.

Q3: How long can fatayer be stored?
A3: Store in an airtight container for 2–3 days. Reheat in the oven before serving.

Q4: Can I prepare the dough in advance?
A4: Yes, refrigerate for up to 24 hours. Bring to room temperature before shaping.

Q5: Can I bake fatayer in an air fryer?
A5: Yes, set at 180°C (356°F) for 15–20 minutes.

Similar Recipes to Fatayer

  1. Sambousek – Middle Eastern meat and cheese pastries
  2. Spinach Borek – Turkish spinach-filled pastry
  3. Cheese Manakish – Flatbread with cheese topping
  4. Middle Eastern Meat Pies – Savory baked pies with minced meat
  5. Zaatar Manakish – Flatbread topped with zaatar herb mix

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