Spinach and Cheese Gozleme

Gozleme – traditional Turkish dish made of a thin, soft pastry dough filled with spinach and cheese. This recipe is very easy to make and no kneading or proofing required.

INGREDIENTS

For the dough:

  • 3 cups (375g) Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 3/4 cup (180ml) Milk
  • 1/3 cup (80m) water

For the filling:

  • Olive oil
  • 1 Onion, chopped
  • 400g Spinach
  • 300g Feta cheese 
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS 

  1. Make the dough: in a large bowl mix flour and salt. Add water, milk and mix until dough is formed. Knead the dough for 4-5 minutes, until smooth and soft. Place the dough in a bowl, cover and allow to rest while making the filling.
  2. Make the filling: in a pan, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil, add chopped onion and sate for 5-6 minutes. Add chopped spinach and cook until wilted.
  3. Transfer the filling into a large bowl, crumble feta cheese and season with salt and pepper to taste. Mex well.
  4. Make the Gozleme: take the dough and divide it into 6 equal parts and shape each part into a ball.
  5. Roll out each ball into ball into a thin rectangle. Place 2-3 tablespoons of filling the center of the dough, leave about4cm of space around the edges. Fold the edges over the filling.
  6. Fry the Gozleme: heat a large skillet or a pan over medium-high heat, place the gozleme on the skillet and cook until golden brown on both sides. Brush each side with a bit of olive oil or melted butter (optional). Repeat with the rest of the dough and filling.
  7. Serve and enjoy!

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