Gözleme facts for kids
Finished pieces of gözleme resting flat on a table prior to being served.
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| Type | Pastry |
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| Place of origin | Turkey |
Gözleme is a yummy and traditional Turkish pastry. It's made from thin layers of dough. These layers are filled with tasty ingredients and then cooked. The dough itself is usually simple, made with flour, salt, and water. The word "Gözleme" comes from the Turkish word közleme. This means "to grill" or "to cook on hot embers."
Gözleme can be filled with many different delicious toppings. People use various ingredients all over the world. Some popular fillings include meat, fresh vegetables, mushrooms, and potatoes. You can also find it with different kinds of cheese, herbs, and spices.
Gözleme first started as a breakfast food and a quick snack. In the late 20th century, it became a popular fast-food item in Turkey. This meant many more styles and ingredients became available. Today, you can find Gözleme in restaurants, cafés, and even food carts.
Images for kids
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Rolling out the dough
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A simple example of a popular preparation of gözleme with spinach, parsley, and Turkish white cheese.
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The filled and sealed pastries being cooked over a sac griddle until they become golden brown.
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Traditional tableside preparation of gözleme in a restaurant near Antalya. A gas-powered sac griddle can be seen inside the red oven to the right, with two thin wooden rolling pins ("oklava") and pastry brushes used to prepare the dough to the lower left. The cook is seen cutting up the finished gözleme on her pastry board table to prepare for final serving.
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Finished pieces of gözleme resting flat on a table prior to being served.
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Gözleme can be served flat on a plate with additional toppings, rolled up into a wrap, or cut into smaller mini-rolls, as depicted in this picture.
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Making Gözleme in Ankara: the pastry is made in different forms.
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See also
In Spanish: Gözleme para niños
