Gozleme

Ingredients

Plain flour

3 cups

Salt

1 teaspoon

Warm water

1 cup

Olive oil

2 tablespoons

Butter

2 tablespoons, melted

Onion

1 medium, finely chopped

Garlic

2 cloves, minced

Fresh spinach

4 cups, chopped

Feta cheese

1 cup, crumbled

Black pepper

to taste

Yogurt

for serving (optional)

Lemon wedges

for serving (optional)

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine the plain flour and salt. Gradually add the warm water and olive oil, mixing with a wooden spoon until a soft dough forms.
2. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic. Cover the dough with a damp cloth or plastic wrap and let it rest for 30 minutes to an hour; this helps to relax the gluten.
3. While the dough is resting, heat a pan over medium heat. Add a splash of olive oil, then sauté the finely chopped onion and minced garlic until translucent and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
4. Add the chopped spinach to the pan and cook until wilted, approximately 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the crumbled feta cheese. Season with black pepper to taste.
5. After the dough has rested, divide it into 4 equal pieces. On a floured surface, roll out each piece into a thin circle, about 10 inches in diameter.
6. Spread a generous amount of the spinach and feta mixture onto one half of each circle, leaving a small border around the edge. Fold the other half of the dough over the filling and press the edges firmly to seal, making sure there are no gaps.
7. Preheat a griddle or large frying pan over medium heat. Brush each gozleme with melted butter on both sides.
8. Cook the gozleme on the griddle for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy. Adjust the heat as necessary to avoid burning.
9. Remove from heat, cut into slices, and serve warm, optionally with a side of yogurt and lemon wedges for added flavor.