Spinach and Sumac Pastries

Sumac and I have only recently met thanks to my friend Liz I had always been a fan of Zattar mix I tried this dish at Susies a lebanese friend and fell in love with it I hope I do it justice I love the flavours

Pastry
1 Teaspoon dry yeast
1/2 Teaspoon sugar
2 Tablespoons water
2 1/2 Cups plain flour
1/2 Teaspoon salt
1Teaspoon baking soda
1/4 Cup olive oil
3/4 Cup plain low fat yogurt beat until slightly

The Filling
1pkt spinach
S/P
1/4 Cup parsley chopped
1 Cup onion finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1 1/2 teaspoons sumac
Juice of 1 lemon about 3 tablespoon
1/2 cup pistatios finely chopped

The Dough
In a bowl of a food processor, combine the yeast, sugar and water pulse with food processor
Add to 2 cups of flour mixed with the salt and the baking soda over the yeast and place the lid on top
Let stand 15 minutes.
Turn on the processor and slowly add the oil and then the yogurt.
Process until smooth, about 20 seconds. Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and springy in texture, about 5 minutes
Cover with a teatowel and put in a warm place until dough rises about 1 hour.

The Filling
Wash and stem the spinach.
Sweat the spinach and squeeze the spinach to remove excess moisture until dry
Add the chopped parsley the finelly chopped onion, allspice sumac, lemon juice, olive oil, nuts and s/p to taste adjust flavour to your taste


Divide the dough into nine equal parts on a lightly floured board roll each part into a smooth round and allow to rest for 10 minutes
Roll each part into a round
Place an equal amount of filling in the shape of a long triangle in the center of each round. Fold two sides in toward the center, and the remaining short side down to form a triangle.
Seal the ends with your fingertips
Place on an oil sprayed tin or use baking paper bake in a moderate oven