Let’s explore the magic with a classic Gözleme recipe — no yeast needed!
🫓✨ The Magic of Gözleme (Turkish Stuffed Flatbread)
🧾 Simple Dough (No Yeast):
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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½ tsp salt
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¾ cup warm water (adjust as needed)
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1 tbsp olive oil
🧄 Popular Fillings (Choose or Mix):
1. Spinach & Feta (Traditional Veggie Option)
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1–2 cups fresh spinach, chopped and lightly wilted
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½ cup crumbled feta cheese
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Optional: chopped onion, mint, or parsley
2. Potato & Cheese
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1 cup mashed potatoes
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½ cup grated cheese (mozzarella, cheddar, or Turkish kasar)
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Optional: paprika or chili flakes
3. Minced Meat & Onion
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200g ground beef or lamb
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1 small onion, finely chopped
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1 tbsp tomato paste
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Salt, pepper, cumin, paprika
👨🍳 How to Make Gözleme:
1. Make the Dough:
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Mix flour and salt in a bowl. Add warm water and oil gradually, mixing until a soft dough forms.
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Knead 4–5 minutes until smooth and elastic.
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Cover and rest for 20–30 minutes.
2. Prepare Filling:
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Cook meat filling in a pan until fully cooked.
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Mix raw fillings (like spinach and cheese) in a bowl and season to taste.
3. Roll and Fill:
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Divide dough into 4 pieces.
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Roll each piece out very thinly on a floured surface (about 10–12″ circles or squares).
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Place filling on one half, then fold over like a calzone or envelope. Press edges to seal.
4. Cook the Gözleme:
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Heat a pan (nonstick or cast iron) over medium-high heat.
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Cook each Gözleme for 2–3 minutes per side, until golden with brown spots.
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Brush lightly with oil or melted butter while hot for extra flavor.
🌿 Serve Hot With:
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Lemon wedges (to squeeze over the filling — traditional!)
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A bowl of plain yogurt or tzatziki
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Fresh herb salad or pickled veggies
🔄 Variations:
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Make it vegan by using plant-based fillings like lentils or spiced chickpeas.
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Use whole wheat flour for added fiber.
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Add red pepper paste (biber salçası) for authentic Turkish flavor.
Would you like a sweet version (like tahini-sugar gözleme), or a version made with yeast dough for extra puffiness?