Turkish-Style Lahmacun
Lahmacun is a popular Turkish dish consisting of a thin crust topped with spiced minced meat, onions, and herbs.
Ingredients
- ●1 pound Minced lamb80% lean
- ●1 medium Onion, finely chopped
- ●1/4 cup Fresh parsley, chopped
- ●to taste Salt
- ●to taste Black pepper
- ●1/4 teaspoon Red pepper flakes
- ●2 tablespoons Olive oil
- ●2 cups All-purpose flour
- ●1 teaspoon Yeast
- ●1 cup Waterwarm
Instructions
- 1
Combine flour, yeast, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
- 2
Gradually add warm water, mixing until a dough forms.
- 3
Knead the dough for 10 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
- 4
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
- 5
Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C) with a baking stone or baking sheet inside.
- 6
Divide the dough into 2-3 equal pieces, depending on desired pizza size.
- 7
Roll out each piece into a thin circle, about 1/4 inch thick.
- 8
Transfer the dough to the preheated stone or baking sheet.
- 9
Spread the minced lamb mixture evenly over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border around the edges.
- 10
Sprinkle the chopped onion and parsley over the lamb mixture.
- 11
Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- 12
Bake for 12-15 minutes, until the crust is golden brown and the meat is cooked through.