Description
Crispy, thin flatbread topped with a savory mix of spiced meat and herbs, Lahmacun is a beloved Turkish street food perfect for any time of day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup warm water
- 2¼ tsp dry yeast
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb ground lamb or beef
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 large tomato, finely chopped
- 1 medium onion, grated or minced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp cumin
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Lemon wedges and fresh parsley (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C) and place baking tray or pizza stone inside to heat.
- In a bowl, mix flour, salt, yeast, water, and olive oil. Knead until smooth and elastic. Let rise for 30 minutes.
- In another bowl, mix ground meat, tomato paste, chopped tomato, onion, garlic, parsley, and spices into a paste.
- Roll small dough balls into very thin rounds on a floured surface.
- Spread a thin layer of the meat mixture over each dough round.
- Transfer to hot tray or stone and bake for 6–8 minutes until edges are crisp and golden.
- Serve with lemon wedges and fresh parsley.
Notes
- Roll the dough as thin as possible for that signature crisp texture.
- Don’t overload with topping to avoid soggy crust.
- Use a food processor for a smooth topping paste.
- Store leftovers in the fridge and reheat in oven to keep crispy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Lahmacun
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: Lahmacun, Turkish pizza, flatbread, spiced meat, Middle Eastern recipe