Lahmacun Recipe
Turkish · Main course · 45 min total
Lahmacun is a popular Turkish flatbread topped with a spiced mixture of minced meat and vegetables, often served with fresh herbs and a squeeze of lemon. This recipe brings the authentic flavors of a street-side lahmacun to your home kitchen.
30
min prep
min prep
15
min cook
min cook
6
servings
servings
380
kcal/serving
kcal/serving
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 packet (2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 pound ground lamb or beef
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large tomato, grated
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Lemon wedges and fresh parsley for serving
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine flour, salt, sugar, and yeast. Add warm water and olive oil, mix until a dough forms. Knead on a floured surface for about 8 minutes until smooth. Place in an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour until doubled.
- Meanwhile, prepare the topping: In a bowl, combine ground meat, onion, garlic, grated tomato, tomato paste, parsley, cumin, paprika, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Mix well and refrigerate until needed.
- Preheat oven to 500°F (260°C) with a baking sheet or pizza stone inside.
- Divide dough into 6 equal pieces. On a floured surface, roll each piece into a thin oval or round, about 1/8 inch thick.
- Spread a thin, even layer of the meat mixture over each dough piece, pressing gently to adhere.
- Carefully transfer lahmacun to the hot baking sheet (or use parchment paper). Bake for 5-7 minutes until edges are golden and topping is cooked.
- Serve immediately with lemon wedges and fresh parsley. Roll up and eat like a wrap.
Tips
- For a crispier base, bake directly on the oven rack.
- Leftover lahmacun can be reheated in a dry skillet.
- Adjust red pepper flakes to your spice preference.
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