Turkish Spinach and Cheese Gözleme Recipe
Traditional Turkish Gozleme is a savory stuffed flatbread filled with a flavorful mixture of fresh spinach, onions, spices, and optional Turkish white cheese. This recipe showcases the art of making homemade dough rolled thin, filled generously, and cooked on a hot griddle until golden and perfectly crisp, offering a delicious and comforting meal or snack.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 10 gozleme 1x
- Category: Flatbread
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Turkish
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Dough:
- 1 cup lukewarm water
- 3–4 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups all-purpose flour, plus extra as needed
For the Filling:
- 500 grams fresh spinach, thoroughly washed and well-drained
- 2 medium onions
- 1 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon black pepper (optional sweet red pepper flakes can be used)
- Salt to taste
- 200 grams Turkish white cheese or feta cheese (optional)
For Cooking:
- 3 tablespoons butter and/or vegetable oil, or a combination
Instructions
- Preparing the Dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine lukewarm water, milk, and salt. Gradually add most of the flour while mixing. Knead the dough, adding flour as needed, until smooth, pliable, and non-sticky. This takes about 2 to 3 minutes. Divide the dough into 10 equal balls and cover them with a damp towel to rest.
- Preparing the Spinach Filling: Finely chop the washed, drained spinach. Dice the onions and in a bowl, add salt to them and massage until they release their juices. Mix onions into the spinach, then add red and black pepper flakes. Gently rub the mixture to soften the spinach leaves. If desired, crumble in the cheese and fold gently to combine.
- Shaping the Gozleme: Lightly flour your surface and rolling pin. Roll one dough ball into a thin sheet about 1mm thick, rotating frequently to avoid sticking. Place a generous amount of filling on one half of the dough, then fold over to form a half-moon shape and press edges firmly to seal.
- Cooking the Gozleme: Preheat a griddle or non-stick skillet over medium heat. Place the filled dough on the hot surface and cook about 1 minute until underside sets with some color spots. Flip and brush the cooked side with butter or oil. After a minute, flip again and brush the other side. Continue flipping and cooking until both sides are golden brown and the dough is cooked through, about 4 to 5 minutes total.
- Finishing: Repeat cooking with remaining dough and filling. Keep cooked gozleme soft by stacking them in a pan and covering with a lid or plate until serving.
Notes
- Ensure spinach is well-drained to avoid soggy filling.
- Rolling the dough thin is key for the authentic texture and crispness.
- Use a non-stick pan or well-seasoned griddle for best cooking results.
- Butter adds richness, but vegetable oil can be used for a lighter option.
- Cheese is optional but adds a delicious creamy element to the filling.
- Gozleme can be served warm with yogurt or a fresh salad.
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