Turkish spinach-filled anatolian flat bread (ispanakh gözleme) recipe

Recipe for turkish spinach-filled anatolian flat bread (ispanakh gözleme) in our easy ethnic recipes collection.

Recipe ingredients

• Dough:
  • 1/2 cup unbleached flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 cup lukewarm water
• Filling:
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus extra for coating
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup fresh spinach, washed and patted dry (*)
  • 1 pinch nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 tablespoon feta cheese
  • 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon flour
  • 1/2 cup milk

(*) Try using different fillings such as cooked shredded chicken or cooked shredded lamb with cheese. Make a dessert gözleme by using honey and mashed bananas, or just a sprinkling of chocolate chips.

How to make turkish spinach-filled anatolian flat bread (ispanakh gözleme)

• In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Create a well in the center and add 1 tablespoon oil and water. Use your hands to work liquid ingredients into flour and salt. Knead in bowl for 10 minutes.
• Divide dough into four balls and place them on a floured surface. Cover with a damp cloth and let rest for 25 minutes.
• Meanwhile, prepare filling. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and saute until soft and translucent, clear, about 5 to 10 minutes.
• Add spinach, nutmeg, pepper, feta cheese, and Parmesan cheese and cover with a lid. Cook for about 3 minutes.
• Mix flour and milk in a small bowl. Add to spinach mixture, stirring constantly to create a thick sauce. Remove pan from heat.
• Use a rolling pin to roll balls, one by one, into circles between 5 and 6 inches in diameter and 1/4-inch thick.
• Divide spinach mixture into four even parts. Spread mixture over the middle of each circle of dough, leaving about 1 inch of space between the spinach mixture and the edge of the dough. Fold edges of dough inward so that the edges meet in the center and cover the filling.
• Warm a large nonstick skillet over medium heat and place one of the folded circles of dough in pan.
• Carefully use a spatula to push dough around in pan, making sure that it browns evenly on the bottom and doesn't stick. Cook for about 2 minutes.
• Use a pastry brush to apply a thin coat of olive oil to the uncooked side of the dough. Flip flat bread with a spatula and cook for another 2 minutes. Move finished bread to a dish and cover to keep warm. Repeat with remaining dough.

Preparation time: 45 minutes (**)
Cooking time: 25 minutes
Serves 4

(**) If you are short on time, try using frozen bread dough instead of making your own.

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