Turkish Gözleme (Spinach & Cheese)

Gözleme is a savory Turkish flatbread made from hand-rolled dough that is filled, sealed, and cooked over a griddle. This version features a classic filling of spinach and feta cheese.

1h 15mTime
MediumDifficulty
4 pplServings
TurkishCuisine
Turkish Gözleme (Spinach & Cheese)

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups All Purpose Flour
  • 1 cup Water
  • 3 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 300 g Fresh Spinach
  • 200 g Feta Cheese
  • 1 small Onion
  • 1 tsp Red Pepper Flakes

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Tags

TurkishFoundationBreadVegetarianStreet FoodMiddle Eastern

Instructions

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Mix the flour, salt, olive_oil, and water in a bowl to form a dough

the dough on a lightly floured surface for 5 minutes until smooth and non-sticky

Cover the dough with a damp cloth and for 30 minutes to relax the gluten

Combine the chopped fresh_spinach, crumbled feta_cheese, onion, and red_pepper_flakes in a bowl for the filling

Divide the dough into 4 equal pieces and roll each one out into a very thin, large rectangle (almost translucent)

Scatter the filling over the center third of each dough sheet

Fold the sides over the filling to create a sealed rectangular packet, pressing edges to seal

Heat a large non-stick pan or griddle over medium-high heat

Cook each gozleme for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown spots appear

Brush the hot flatbreads with a little olive_oil immediately after cooking