Description
Learn how to make authentic Turkish Gozleme with a high-protein Greek yogurt dough that creates a crispy flatbread stuffed with a flavorful spinach and feta filling. This easy recipe yields two delicious gozleme perfect for a savory meal or snack.
Ingredients
Dough
- ¾ cup non-fat Greek yogurt
- 1 cup self-raising flour (or all-purpose flour)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder (only if using all-purpose flour)
- Good pinch of salt
- 1 ½ tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (for frying)
Filling
- 2 ½ cups packed fresh spinach or baby spinach
- 100g (3.5 oz) feta cheese
- Salt and black pepper to taste
To Serve
- Lemon wedges
Instructions
- Make the dough: In a large bowl, combine the flour, salt, and Greek yogurt. If using all-purpose flour, add the baking powder. Mix using a spoon or your hand until a rough ball forms.
- Knead the dough: Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for 3-5 minutes until smooth. Add more flour if the dough feels too sticky or wet. Let the dough rest for 10 minutes.
- Prepare the filling: Chop the spinach finely and scrunch it with your hands in a bowl to soften. Crumble in the feta cheese, then season with salt and black pepper. Mix well to combine.
- Divide the dough: Cut the dough into two equal pieces and roll each piece into a ball.
- Roll out the dough: On a floured surface, roll each dough ball into a thin circle about 10–12 inches (25–30 cm) in diameter, flipping and dusting with flour frequently to prevent sticking. Roll as thinly as possible without tearing.
- Fill the gozleme: Spread half of the spinach and feta mixture evenly over one half of the rolled dough circle.
- Fold and seal: Fold the other half of the dough over the filling to create a semicircle. Press and pinch the edges firmly with your fingers to seal the gozleme. Repeat with the second dough piece.
- Cook the gozleme: Heat a large pan over medium heat and add 2 teaspoons of olive oil. Place one gozleme in the pan and cook for 3-5 minutes until the bottom is golden brown.
- Flip and oil: Brush or spray the top of the gozleme with a little olive oil, then carefully flip it over using a spatula. Gently press down to flatten slightly and cook until golden brown on the second side.
- Serve: Remove the cooked gozleme from the pan and place on a cutting board. Repeat cooking with the second gozleme. Slice into triangles, serve with lemon wedges, and enjoy!
Notes
- If using all-purpose flour, don’t forget to add baking powder to help the dough rise slightly.
- Adjust the amount of salt in the filling based on the saltiness of your feta cheese.
- You can substitute spinach with other greens like kale or chard if preferred.
- For a crispier gozleme, make sure to roll the dough as thinly as possible without tearing.
- This recipe yields two gozleme, suitable for 2 servings as a main course or 3-4 as a snack.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Mains
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Turkish
