Turkish-Style Lahmacun
A traditional Turkish dish, similar to a pizza but topped with spiced minced lamb and onions. This recipe makes one large lahmacun, perfect for a special occasion.
Ingredients
- ●1 1/2 cups Flour
- ●1 teaspoon Yeast
- ●1/2 teaspoon Salt
- ●1 cup Water
- ●1 pound, ground Lamb
- ●1 medium, finely chopped Onion
- ●2 cloves, minced Garlic
- ●1 teaspoon Paprika
- ●1/2 teaspoon Black pepper
- ●2 tablespoons Lemon juice
Instructions
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1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, yeast, and salt.
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2. Gradually add the water, mixing until a dough forms.
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3. Knead the dough for 5-7 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
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4. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
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5. Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
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6. Punch down the dough and roll it out into a large circle, about 1/4 inch thick.
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7. Place the dough on the grill and cook for 2-3 minutes, until the edges start to curl.
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8. In a small bowl, mix together the lamb, onion, garlic, paprika, and black pepper.
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9. Spread the lamb mixture evenly over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border around the edges.
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10. Drizzle the lemon juice over the lamb mixture.
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11. Fold the edges of the dough up over the filling to create a crust.
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12. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, until the crust is golden brown.