Turkish Lamb Flatbread (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Dough
01 -
300g plain flour, with extra for dusting
02 -
5g salt
03 -
30ml olive oil, plus more for brushing later
04 -
240ml warm water, around 40-46°C
05 -
10g active dry yeast
06 -
5g sugar
→ Topping
07 -
450g minced lamb or beef, or a mix of both
08 -
2 tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped finely
09 -
1 small onion, finely diced or grated
10 -
1 green bell pepper, finely diced
11 -
60g tomato paste
12 -
15g chopped fresh parsley
13 -
1.5g cinnamon powder
14 -
5g cumin powder
15 -
5g paprika
16 -
15g red pepper flakes (adjust to your taste buds)
17 -
2.5g allspice
18 -
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
→ Garnish
19 -
Lemon slices for squeezing over
20 -
Parsley or mint leaves for freshness
# Instructions:
01 -
In a big bowl, stir warm water, sugar, and yeast together. Let it sit untouched for about 5-10 minutes until you see it foam up.
02 -
Whisk the salt into the flour in a separate bowl. Slowly add this mix and the olive oil to the yeast mixture. Keep stirring till the dough starts coming together.
03 -
Move the dough onto a floured work surface and knead really well for about 5-7 minutes until it's soft and stretchy.
04 -
Place the kneaded dough in a bowl that's been lightly oiled. Cover up with a kitchen towel or plastic wrap and leave it somewhere warm to double in size, which could take 1-2 hours.
05 -
In a large mixing bowl, combine the minced meat, onion, bell pepper, tomatoes, tomato paste, parsley, spices, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Stir till it's all evenly combined.
06 -
Set your oven to 230°C and prep baking trays with parchment paper.
07 -
After rising, punch the dough lightly to knock the air out. Split it into 6-8 equal pieces.
08 -
On a floured counter, roll out each portion into a very thin circle, about 20-25cm across.
09 -
Evenly spread the meat topping over every circle of dough, leaving a small empty space near the edges.
10 -
Place the prepared flatbreads on the baking trays. Cook in the oven for 10-15 minutes until the crust is crispy and golden, and the meat is cooked through.
11 -
Add fresh herbs on top and serve them hot with lemon slices to squeeze over.
# Notes:
01 -
Known as 'Turkish pizza,' lahmacun is usually folded or rolled with fresh herbs and veggies while eating.
02 -
Enjoy it traditionally with a salad of parsley, onions, and tomatoes tossed with sumac and lemon juice.
03 -
To get that authentic texture, the dough should be rolled super thin—almost see-through.