Turkish Gozleme Recipe (Easy Pizza-Style Skillet Flatbread)
his Turkish Gozleme Recipe is a practical and modern take on traditional Turkish flatbread. Made with a simple batter instead of hand-rolled dough, it’s filled with sausage, vegetables, and melted cheese for a quick, pizza-style skillet meal that’s perfect for breakfast or a light dinner.
Ingredients
Measuring cup: 1 cup = 240 ml
For the Batter
- 2 large eggs
- 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
For the Filling
- 1/2 cup diced Turkish sucuk or smoked sausage
- 1 medium tomato seeded and finely chopped
- 1 green bell pepper finely chopped
- 1/2 red bell pepper finely chopped
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Step 1 – Prepare the Batter
- In a mixing bowl, whisk the eggs until smooth. Add oil, milk, and salt. Gradually whisk in the flour until a smooth, pourable batter forms.
- Step 2 – Prepare the Filling
- Sauté the diced sucuk in a small skillet over medium heat for 1–2 minutes. Remove from heat and combine with chopped vegetables and seasonings.
- Step 3 – Cook the Flatbread
- Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Lightly grease if needed.
- Pour about 1/4 cup of batter into the pan and swirl to spread evenly. Cook for 1–2 minutes until lightly golden, then flip.
- Step 4 – Add Filling and Fold
- Sprinkle cheese and filling over one half of the flatbread. Fold the other half over to form a half-moon shape.
- Cook for another 1–2 minutes per side until the cheese melts and the exterior becomes lightly crisp.
- Repeat with remaining batter.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- This Turkish Gozleme Recipe uses batter instead of traditional dough for convenience.
- Keep the batter thin for flexible folding.
- Do not overfill to prevent tearing.
- Best served fresh and warm.