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Gözleme (Turkish Flatbread)

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

Popular Variations
Cheese only
Mashed potato + onion + paprika
Minced beef + onion + spices (lightly pre-cook meat)
Mushroom + cheese

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