Gözleme is a traditional, savory Turkish stuffed flatbread made from thin, hand-rolled dough that is folded over a filling, sealed, and cooked on a hot metal griddle.
Dough
Ingredients
2½ cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp salt
1 tbsp olive oil
~¾–1 cup warm water (add gradually)
Instructions
Mix flour and salt in a bowl.
Add olive oil, then slowly add warm water while mixing.
Knead until you get a soft, smooth, non-sticky dough (about 5–7 minutes).
Cover and let rest 30 minutes (important—makes rolling easy).
Filling (Classic Spinach & Cheese)
Ingredients
200 g spinach, finely chopped
150–200 g white cheese (Turkish beyaz peynir or feta), crumbled
1 small onion, very finely chopped (optional but great)
Black pepper
Salt (go easy—cheese is salty)
Mix everything together in a bowl. No cooking needed.
Shaping and Cooking
Divide dough into 6–8 balls.
Roll each ball very thin (almost transparent) on a lightly floured surface.
Spread filling on half of the dough, leaving edges clear.
Fold over to make a half-moon (or square), press edges gently.
Cook on a dry, hot pan (no oil) over medium heat:
◦ 2–3 minutes per side
◦ Flip until brown spots appear and dough is cooked
Brush lightly with butter or olive oil right after cooking.
Serve With
Ayran (salted yogurt drink)
Fresh lemon wedges
Turkish tea
