Lahmacun

Turkish Lahmacun Recipe

Ingredients: For the dough:

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon instant yeast
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• 1 cup warm water
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

For the topping:

• 300g ground lamb or beef
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 2 tomatoes, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• Olive oil for brushing

For serving:

• Fresh parsley leaves
• Lemon wedges

Instructions:

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, instant yeast, salt, and sugar. Gradually add the warm water and olive oil, and mix until a dough forms.

2. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.

3. While the dough is rising, prepare the topping. In a separate bowl, mix together the ground lamb or beef, chopped onion, chopped tomatoes, tomato paste, minced garlic, chopped parsley, paprika, ground cumin, ground coriander, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper until well combined. Set aside.

4. Preheat your oven to 220°C (425°F). Divide the dough into equal-sized portions and roll each portion into a thin circle, about 1/8 inch thick.

5. Place the rolled-out dough circles on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

6. Spread a thin layer of the prepared topping mixture evenly over each dough circle, leaving a small border around the edges.

7. Brush the edges of the dough with olive oil to prevent them from drying out.

8. Bake the lahmacun in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are crispy and the topping is cooked through.

9. Once baked, remove the lahmacun from the oven and garnish with fresh parsley leaves. Serve hot with lemon wedges on the side. Enjoy your delicious Turkish lahmacun!