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Gözleme
Mix the flour and salt, add the water and oil and knead for 5 minutes into a soft, smooth dough that does not stick. Divide it into 4 balls, cover with a damp cloth and rest for 30 minutes.
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How long does Gözleme take?
1 hr 37 min all in — 45 min prep, 22 min cook, 30 min rest. Cook and rest follow the method. Leftover storage and optional extra waits are not included.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 4 pieces. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
Medium.
How spicy is it?
Mild.
What allergens should I watch?
This recipe is labelled for Wheat, Milk. Labels are informational — check the packets in your kitchen. This is not medical advice.
Does it fit a diet?
The published recipe is labelled Vegetarian, Nut-free.
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What does it cost to cook?
Weeknight budget — about $8–16 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
What equipment do I need?
Mixing bowl, Chef's knife, Rolling pin, Frying pan.
How much salt do I put in?
The recipe lists Salt at 1 tsp.
What can I use instead?
Feta → Half feta, half grated mozzarella. Milder and stretchier, closer to the kaşar-and-white-cheese mix some stalls use. Spinach → Chard leaves, stems removed. Chop finely and squeeze just as hard.
Any tips from this recipe?
Potato filling: mash 400 g boiled potatoes with a fried onion, a spoon of red pepper paste, pul biber and salt, and use it the same way. Roll all four before cooking any, and keep them on floured trays under a cloth. Leftovers reheat well in a dry pan, a minute a side.
Can I prepare this ahead?
Leftovers reheat well in a dry pan, a minute a side.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.