Spiced Semolina Gozleme with Apricot Glaze
A delightful Turkish-inspired breakfast dish, this gozleme features a savory semolina filling infused with warm spices and fresh herbs, folded into a thin, crispy dough. It's finished with a sweet and tangy apricot glaze, offering a unique blend of flavors and textures to start your day.

Prep Time
60 min
Difficulty
Medium
Servings
4
Calories
350 kcal
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, semolina flour, and salt.
~1 min - 2
Gradually add lukewarm water while mixing until a soft, pliable dough forms. Knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth. Cover and let rest for 30 minutes.
~37 min - 3
While the dough rests, prepare the filling. Crumble feta cheese into a bowl. Finely chop fresh parsley and mint. Add cumin, coriander powder, and black pepper. Mix well.
~5 min - 4
In a small saucepan, gently heat apricot jam and lemon juice over low heat until combined and slightly warmed. Set aside.
~3 min - 5
Divide the dough into 4 equal portions. On a lightly floured surface, roll out each portion thinly into a circle (about 8 inches in diameter).
~5 min - 6
Spoon the feta mixture evenly over one half of each dough circle, leaving a small border. Fold the other half of the dough over to create a semi-circle. Press the edges to seal.
~2 min - 7
Heat olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Carefully place one gozleme in the hot pan and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown and crispy.
~8 min - 8
Repeat with the remaining gozlemes. Once cooked, brush each gozleme generously with the warm apricot glaze.
~2 min - 9
Serve immediately.
Tips
- For an extra crispy dough, ensure your frying pan is well-preheated and use medium heat. Don't overcrowd the pan.
- Gozleme can be made ahead of time. Prepare the dough and filling separately, store in the refrigerator, and cook just before serving. The apricot glaze is best warmed fresh.
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