Spinach Pie (Mutabbaq)

Ingredients

• 4.5 cups white flour
• 3 tbsp starch
• 1/4 cup corn or sunflower oil
• 1/4 tsp salt, 1/2 tbsp sugar
• 1 cup lukewarm water
• 1 kg fresh spinach
• 3 onions, diced
• 4 tsp extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tsp sumac, black pepper, salt
• 8 tsp fresh lemon juice

Steps

1. 1Knead the dough until soft and cohesive; let it rest in a warm place for about an hour.
2. 2Chop the spinach and place in a pot over low heat for no more than 5 minutes.
3. 3Add olive oil, diced onions, black pepper, lemon juice, and sumac; mix well.
4. 4Divide the dough into medium-sized balls and place on a floured plate.
5. 5Roll out the dough until very thin, place the filling on one side, and roll it into a spiral shape to create layers.
6. 6Bake for about 15 minutes until golden brown.