Tangy Stuffed Flatbread Recipes

TANGY STUFFED FLATBREAD

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine yogurt with 1/4 cup water, the cumin and salt. Add two cups of flour, a cup at a time, mixing well to make a dough that is soft but not sticky. Add a little more flour if necessary. Divide dough into two balls, cover and allow to sit at room temperature 15 to 30 minutes.
• Preheat a grill to a medium, not searingly hot, temperature. (Medium is as hot as some gas grills get.) Be sure the grates are clean and lightly oiled.
• Mix the cheeses, egg yolk, parsley and chili together in a bowl.
• On a floured board, roll out the dough into two rectangles, about 7 by 14 inches and 1/8-inch thick. Spoon half the filling over half of each rectangle, then fold dough to make a turnover that is roughly square. Press down with a fork on all the edges to enclose filling. Place the filled breads on a baking sheet to transport them to the grill.
• Grill breads uncovered on the cooking grate for 3 to 4 minutes on each side, until crisp and lightly browned. Watch carefully so they do not burn. The flatbreads should be moist but not doughy inside. Serve at once, cut into sections.

TURKISH STUFFED FLATBREAD (GOZLEME)

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.