Spinach-Filled Anatolian Flatbread
Ingredients
- 1/4 pound unbleached bread flour ( 3/4 cup), plus flour for dusting
- Salt ⓘ
- 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter ⓘ
- 3 to 4 cloves garlic ⓘ
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter ⓘ
- 1 large onion, chopped ⓘ
- 1/2 pound fresh spinach, rinsed, patted dry and chopped
- Pinch of grated nutmeg ⓘ
- 1/2 teaspoon hot red chili flakes ⓘ
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour ⓘ
- 1/2 cup milk ⓘ
- 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan or pecorino cheese ⓘ
Instructions
- Sift the bread flour and 1/2 teaspoon salt into a large bowl.
- Form a well in the center and pour in 1 tablespoon of the oil or melted butter and 1/4 cup lukewarm water.
- Work the flour into the liquid and form a dough.
- Knead the dough, sprinkling on a bit more flour if necessary, until it is smooth, about 5 minutes.
- Divide the dough in four, roll each piece into a ball, place on a lightly floured work surface and cover with a damp cloth.
- Allow to rest 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, pulverize garlic with a few generous pinches of salt.
- Melt butter in a skillet with a cover, add onion and crushed garlic, and cook over medium heat until softened.
- Add spinach, nutmeg and chili flakes.
- Cover and cook 2 to 3 minutes.
- Stir in the flour, then the milk, and cook, stirring, until smooth.
- Beat in cheese and season with salt and pepper.
- Set aside.
- Cut 4 8-inch squares of foil or parchment paper.
- Heat a griddle or skillet over medium-high heat and wipe it with oil or melted butter.
- Roll balls of dough on a floured surface into thin rounds 5 to 6 inches in diameter.
- Place one round on griddle, shift it to be sure it is not sticking, and cook about a minute, until it starts to bubble and brown on the underside.
- Brush top with 1/4 teaspoon oil or butter, then flip it over.
- Spread one-fourth of the spinach filling on the cooked side.
- Allow bottom to cook about 45 seconds, until lightly browned.
- Lift flatbread onto a square of foil or paper, roll into a cone and wrap it up.
- Repeat with remaining dough and filling, and serve.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
951
kcal
48% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
Diet fit
High-fiber
Contains
Milk
Wheat/Gluten
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).