Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
0.5 cup

all purpose flour

sifted

1 tsp

salt

0.33 cup

olive oil

0.75 cup

water

2 tbsp

pine nuts

toasted

5 cup

baby spinach leaves

1 pinch

ground nutmeg

2 unit

green onions

chopped

1 cup

feta cheese

crumbled

0.5 cup

mozzarella

grated

1 pinch

sea salt

1 pinch

cracked black pepper

1 unit

olive oil spray

4 unit

lemon wedges

Step 1
~2 min

Sift flour and salt into a bowl.

Step 2
~2 min

Make a well in the center and add olive oil and water.

Step 3
~2 min

Stir to combine.

Step 4
~2 min

Turn the dough out onto a flat surface.

Step 5
~2 min

Knead dough for 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.

Step 6
~2 min

Return the dough to a clean bowl and cover with a clean tea towel.

Step 7
~2 min

Let the dough rest for 10 minutes.

Step 8
~2 min

Meanwhile, toast pine nuts in a pan over medium-high heat for a few minutes until golden.

Step 9
~2 min

Remove from heat.

Step 10
~2 min

Add toasted pine nuts to a clean bowl with spinach, nutmeg, green onions, feta, and mozzarella.

Step 11
~2 min

Season to taste with sea salt and cracked black pepper.

Step 12
~2 min

Divide the dough into 4 equal pieces.

Step 13
~2 min

Roll each piece out to a 12-inch circle.

Step 14
~2 min

Place half the spinach filling in the center of 2 dough circles, leaving a 1/2-inch border around the edges.

Step 15
~2 min

Top with the remaining dough circles.

Step 16
~2 min

Flatten the flatbreads and press edges together to seal.

Step 17
~2 min

Spray 2 frying pans with olive or vegetable oil spray and place over medium-high heat.

Step 18
~2 min

Cook flatbreads for 5 minutes or until golden.

Step 19
~2 min

Spray with a little more oil, turn, and cook for another 5 minutes until golden and crisp.

Step 20
~2 min

Cut each flatbread into 8 pieces.

Step 21
~2 min

Serve with lemon wedges and salad on the side.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Don't overfill the flatbreads to prevent them from tearing.

Use a pizza cutter to easily cut the flatbreads into slices.

Serve warm for the best flavor.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Dough can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side salad or yogurt dip.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Cucumber salad
Greek yogurt with herbs

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Turkey

Cultural Significance

Flatbreads are a staple food in Turkish cuisine.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Lunch
Dinner
Appetizer
Snack

Popularity Score

65/100

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