Description
Turkish gözleme brings rustic countryside comfort straight to your kitchen with its hearty spinach and feta filling. Savory layers of hand-rolled dough envelop fresh ingredients, creating a satisfying meal that connects you to traditional Anatolian culinary heritage.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 ⅓ cups (473 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup lukewarm water
- 4 packed cups roughly chopped baby spinach leaves
- 1 cup drained and crumbled feta
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
Dough Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for brushing
Seasoning and Spices:
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- ½ teaspoon Aleppo pepper or pul biber, or more to your liking
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Create a soft, silky dough by sifting flour into a spacious mixing bowl. Create a central cavity, sprinkle salt, and pour lukewarm water with olive oil. Gently blend ingredients using fingertips until a cohesive, slightly rough dough emerges.
- Transfer the dough onto a flour-dusted surface. Knead methodically for several minutes, developing a smooth, elastic texture. Massage with additional olive oil, drape with a damp cloth, and allow to relax for 20 minutes.
- Combine spinach and onions in a generous mixing vessel. Drizzle with olive oil, season generously with salt, black pepper, and Aleppo pepper. Massage ingredients thoroughly to soften vegetables and distribute flavors.
- Incorporate crumbled feta into the vegetable mixture. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Set aside the fragrant filling.
- Divide the rested dough into six uniform portions. Shape each into a compact ball and cover to prevent moisture loss.
- Roll each dough ball into an ultra-thin circular shape, approximately 10½ inches wide. Maintain consistent pressure to achieve translucent thinness.
- Position filling across half the dough circle, leaving a narrow border around the edges. Ensure even distribution for balanced flavor.
- Fold the uncovered dough half over the filling, creating a half-moon shape. Press edges firmly, eliminating air pockets and creating a tight seal.
- Prepare remaining gözleme following the same technique. Arrange on a tray, preventing contact between stuffed breads.
- Heat a wide non-stick skillet over medium-high temperature. Cook each gözleme, alternating sides every minute, until golden brown patches develop.
- Brush completed gözleme with olive oil. Wrap in a clean towel to preserve warmth and moisture.
- Serve immediately or at ambient temperature. Accompany with a crisp salad.
Notes
- Dough requires patient kneading to develop gluten structure for perfect texture.
- Thin rolling creates authentic crispy layers characteristic of traditional Turkish street food.
- Massaging filling ingredients helps blend flavors and soften vegetables before stuffing flatbread.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Turkish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg