How to Make Turkish Stuffed Flatbread (Gozleme) - A Step-by-Step Guide

One of the most beloved and versatile dishes in Turkish cuisine is gozleme. This traditional Turkish stuffed flatbread is a popular street food and is commonly enjoyed throughout the country. Whether you're wandering through the bustling streets of Istanbul or sitting down at a cozy restaurant in Cappadocia, you're likely to find gozleme on the menu. With its delicious filling and crispy exterior, gozleme is a must-try dish for anyone exploring Turkish cuisine.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup lukewarm water
  • 1 teaspoon butter-flavored shortening
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon white sugar
  • 2 ⅓ cups bread flour
  • 1 teaspoon yeast
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • ½ medium onion, chopped
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ cups frozen chopped spinach - thawed, drained, and squeezed dry
  • ½ teaspoon garlic, minced
  • 6 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, or as needed

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 40 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Place lukewarm water, shortening, salt, sugar, bread flour, and yeast in a bread machine in the order listed. Run Dough cycle. Remove dough from the machine at the kneading, 20 minutes.
  • Divide dough into 5 pieces and roll them into balls. Place on a floured surface, cover with a slightly damp cloth, and leave to rest for 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, melt oil and butter for filling in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add onion and salt and cook, stirring frequently, until onions soften, about 10 minutes. Add spinach and garlic and cook for another 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from the heat.
  • Roll dough circles into flat rounds, 5 to 6 inches in diameter. Fill one half each circle with spinach mixture, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, then fold the other half over and seal the edges.
  • Preheat a griddle or large frying pan over medium-high heat. Brush one side of each gozleme with oil and place on the hot pan; cook until base is golden, 2 to 3 minutes. Brush top side with olive oil, turn, and cook until golden, another 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    293 cal.

    • Total Fat: 12g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 10mg
    • Sodium: 510mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 38g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 9g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 118mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 217mg