Gözleme is a savory traditional Turkish hand made and hand
rolled pastry. Fresh pastry is rolled out, filled and sealed, then cooked over
a griddle. The name derives from the Turkish word göz meaning eye. Gözleme varieties include:
Spinach
and Feta Cheese
- Spinach
and Feta and Minced meat
- Spinach
and Feta and Egg
- Egg
- Minced
Meat
- Cheese
- Potatoes
- Mushroom
Here we will discuss the recipe for Gozleme Spinach and feta, enjoy!
Ingredients
- 8g sachet instant dried yeast
- pinch of salt
- 1 teaspoon caster sugar
- 3 cups plain flour
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 100g baby spinach
- 200g feta cheese, crumbled
- lemon wedges, to serve
Method
- Combine
300ml warm water, yeast, salt and sugar in a jug. Stir with a fork. Cover.
Stand in a warm, sunny place for 5 minutes or until bubbles form on the
surface.
- Sift
flour into a large bowl. Add yeast mixture and 2 tablespoons oil. Mix to
form soft dough. Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface. Knead for 5
minutes or until elastic. Cut dough into 4. Place on a greased baking
tray. Cover with a clean tea towel. Stand in a warm, sunny place for 20
minutes or until dough doubles in size.
- Roll
each piece dough into a 35cm x 45cm rectangle. Place one-quarter of
spinach over half of each rectangle. Top with feta and season with salt
and pepper. Fold dough over to enclose filling. Press edges together to
seal.
- Preheat
a barbecue plate on medium-high heat. Brush one side of each gozleme with
2 teaspoons oil. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until base is golden. Brush
uncooked side with remaining oil. Turn over and cook for 2 to 3 minutes or
until golden and crisp. Remove to a serving plate. Cut gozleme into
quarters. Serve with lemon wedges
(Source: Taste.com)