{"id":"gozleme_2b1228753a","slug":"traditional-turkish-gozleme","title":"Traditional Turkish Gözleme","description":"A classic hand-rolled Turkish flatbread filled with a savory mixture of spinach and feta, lightly toasted until golden brown and brushed with butter.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":20,"cookMinutes":15,"totalMinutes":65,"activeMinutes":35},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"500g All-purpose flour","name":"All-purpose flour","quantity":500,"unit":"g","usQuantity":4,"usUnit":"cup","form":"all-purpose","notes":"","group":"Dough","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"300ml Warm water","name":"Warm Water","quantity":300,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":"1 1/4","usUnit":"cup","form":"warm","notes":"","group":"Dough","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"7g Dry yeast","name":"Yeast","quantity":7,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"2 1/4","usUnit":"tsp","form":"dry","notes":"","group":"Dough","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"1 tsp Salt","name":"Salt","quantity":5,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"","notes":"","group":"Dough","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"300g Fresh spinach","name":"Spinach","quantity":300,"unit":"g","usQuantity":10.5,"usUnit":"oz","form":"chopped","notes":"Fresh is preferred over frozen","group":"Filling","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-6","original":"200g Feta cheese","name":"Feta cheese","quantity":200,"unit":"g","usQuantity":7,"usUnit":"oz","form":"crumbled","notes":"","group":"Filling","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-7","original":"1 Small onion","name":"Onion","quantity":1,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"piece","form":"finely diced","notes":"Red or white onion","group":"Filling","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-8","original":"1 tsp Red pepper flakes","name":"Red Pepper Flakes","quantity":2,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"dried","notes":"Turkish Pul Biber is best","group":"Filling","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-9","original":"30g Butter, melted","name":"Butter","quantity":30,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"oz","form":"melted","notes":"For brushing the finished bread","group":"Topping","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, salt, and dry yeast. Gradually add the warm water and knead until a soft, non-sticky dough forms.","group":"Preparation","title":"Combine the flour, salt, and dry yeast","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for 30 minutes in a warm place.","group":"Preparation","title":"Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest","timerMinutes":30,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Prepare the filling by mixing the chopped spinach, crumbled feta, diced onion, and red pepper flakes in a bowl.","group":"Preparation","title":"Prepare the filling","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Divide the dough into 4 equal pieces. On a floured surface, roll each piece out into a very thin circle or rectangle.","group":"Shaping","title":"Divide the dough","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Shaping"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Spread a quarter of the filling over one half of each dough sheet. Fold the other half over and press the edges to seal.","group":"Shaping","title":"Spread a quarter of the filling","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Shaping"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Heat a large non-stick skillet or griddle over medium-high heat. Cook the gözleme for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.","group":"Cooking","title":"Heat a large non-stick skillet or griddle","timerMinutes":8,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-7","text":"Remove from heat and immediately brush both sides with melted butter. Serve hot.","group":"Cooking","title":"Remove from heat and immediately brush both sides","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"}],"notes":"The secret to a great Gözleme is rolling the dough as thin as possible. In Turkey, this is traditionally done with a thin rolling pin called an 'oklava'.","cuisine":{"group":"Mediterranean","specific":["Turkish"]},"course":["main"],"cookingMethod":["saute"],"equipment":["rolling pin","large non-stick skillet","mixing bowl"],"diet":["vegetarian"],"allergens":["wheat","gluten","milk"],"difficulty":"medium","yield":{"amount":4,"unit":"pieces","note":"Four large flatbreads"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"You can prepare the filling a day in advance."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store leftover flatbreads in an airtight container.","reheatingNotes":"Reheat in a dry pan for 2 minutes on each side to regain crispiness."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fgozleme_2b1228753a%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=ccb78ea2-a12e-42d0-aaef-8d4b84c542b4","imageAlt":"Traditional Turkish Gözleme — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["flatbread","turkish","spinach","feta","savory","breakfast"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Traditional Turkish Gözleme","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T01:20:08.871Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T01:20:08.871Z","related":[{"id":"recipe_93cd8cc1d5","slug":"foul-mudammas-egyptian-b0a2d1a5","title":"Quick Foul Mudammas with Canned Fava Beans","description":"A traditional Egyptian and Mediterranean breakfast staple made from slow-cooked fava beans, seasoned with garlic, lemon, and high-quality olive oil.","serves":2,"time":{"prepMinutes":5,"cookMinutes":15,"totalMinutes":20,"activeMinutes":10},"cuisine":{"group":"Mediterranean","specific":["Egyptian"]},"course":["main"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegan","vegetarian","mediterranean","high_protein","gluten_free","dairy_free"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_93cd8cc1d5%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=5f51ba9c-cd23-448e-9c6a-c10cf077e07d","imageAlt":"Quick Foul Mudammas with Canned Fava Beans — recipe cover","tags":["fava beans","egyptian breakfast","healthy","high protein","vegan"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":7,"stepCount":4},{"id":"recipe_e90a4fd311","slug":"kagianas","title":"Kagianas","description":"A traditional Greek breakfast delight featuring vine-ripened tomatoes and creamy feta cheese scrambled with fresh eggs for a Mediterranean start to your day.","serves":2,"time":{"prepMinutes":5,"cookMinutes":15,"totalMinutes":20,"activeMinutes":15},"cuisine":{"group":"Mediterranean","specific":["Greek"]},"course":["main"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegetarian","gluten_free","high_protein"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_e90a4fd311%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=b290bd3d-1e1d-42f8-8a20-bcfda19a5c6e","imageAlt":"Kagianas — recipe cover","tags":["eggs","tomato","feta","greek","mediterranean","healthy","quick"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":7,"stepCount":6},{"id":"menemen_a62c2fd7c2","slug":"menemen","title":"Menemen","description":"A classic Turkish breakfast dish consisting of eggs, tomatoes, and green peppers, traditionally served in a metal skillet with crusty bread.","serves":2,"time":{"prepMinutes":5,"cookMinutes":15,"totalMinutes":20,"activeMinutes":20},"cuisine":{"group":"Mediterranean","specific":["Turkish"]},"course":["main"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegetarian","low_carb","gluten_free","mediterranean"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fmenemen_a62c2fd7c2%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=e9e71400-16af-40b7-bac9-bd5fd60261a7","imageAlt":"Menemen — recipe cover","tags":["turkish breakfast","eggs","tomatoes","vegetarian","healthy","quick"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":7,"stepCount":5}]}