TURKISH STUFFED FLATBREAD (GOZLEME)

Turkish Stuffed Flatbread (Gozleme) image

This yeasted dough is so soft and easy to work with. I don't really like kneading by hand, so I used a bread machine instead for the kneading part only. You can stuff it with whatever fillings you like or leave it unstuffed. Great for snacking or a side dish.

Provided by MattOlay V-H

Time 1h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 cup lukewarm water
1 teaspoon butter-flavored shortening
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon white sugar
2 ⅓ cups bread flour
1 teaspoon yeast
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
½ medium onion, chopped
½ teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups frozen chopped spinach - thawed, drained, and squeezed dry
½ teaspoon garlic, minced
6 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons olive oil, or as needed

Steps:

Place lukewarm water, shortening, salt, sugar, bread flour, and yeast in a bread machine in the order listed. Run Dough cycle. Remove dough from the machine at the kneading, 20 minutes.
Divide dough into 5 pieces and roll them into balls. Place on a floured surface, cover with a slightly damp cloth, and leave to rest for 20 to 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, melt oil and butter for filling in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add onion and salt and cook, stirring frequently, until onions soften, about 10 minutes. Add spinach and garlic and cook for another 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from the heat.
Roll dough circles into flat rounds, 5 to 6 inches in diameter. Fill one half each circle with spinach mixture, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, then fold the other half over and seal the edges.
Preheat a griddle or large frying pan over medium-high heat. Brush one side of each gozleme with oil and place on the hot pan; cook until base is golden, 2 to 3 minutes. Brush top side with olive oil, turn, and cook until golden, another 2 to 3 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 292.9 calories, Carbohydrate 37.6 g, Cholesterol 9.5 mg, Fat 11.8 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 9.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 509.5 mg, Sugar 1.5 g