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Potato Pie Recipe

Battata Fatayer

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For the Dough:

  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon dry active yeast


  • For the Filling

  • 4 large potatoes, peeled and shredded
  • 1/2 lb. ground beef
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • Instructions

    In a medium bowl, combine flour and salt. Add oil and begin to knead dough. Once oil is absorbed, add warm water and yeast. Knead into an elastic dough.

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

    Preheat over to 425 degrees.

    Peel and shred potatoes with grater. Wash and thoroughly drain water from potatoes by placing them in thick paper towel and squeezing.

    Combine remaining filling ingredients and toss.

    Flatten dough balls with palm of hand. 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 on greased baking sheet, until golden brown.

    Allow to cool 5 minutes and serve immediately.
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