
Thin crispy Turkish flatbread with spiced lamb
Prep Time
1 hr 15 min
Cook Time
8 min
Total Time
1 hr 23 min
Servings
6
6 pieces
Difficulty
Medium
Cost
Moderate
$$
Thin crispy Turkish flatbread with spiced lamb
Paper-thin crispy flatbread topped with spiced ground lamb, tomatoes, and herbs. Often called Turkish pizza, lahmacun is rolled up with fresh herbs and squeezed lemon.
75m
Prep Time
8m
Cook Time
83m
Total Time
6
Servings
Medium
Difficulty
Moderate $$
Cost
(Updated )
Lahmacun features an ultra-thin crispy crust topped with a thin layer of seasoned meat that cooks in minutes. The traditional way to eat it is rolled up with parsley, lemon juice, and pickled peppers.
Make dough: mix flour, yeast, salt, water. Knead 5 minutes. Cover and rest 1 hour.
Blend lamb, grated onion, tomato, tomato paste, and spices in a food processor until a smooth paste.
Divide dough into 6 balls. Roll each paper-thin into 10-inch rounds on a floured surface.
Spread a thin layer of meat mixture over each round, almost to the edges.
Bake on a preheated stone at 500°F for 5-6 minutes until crispy. Roll up with parsley, lemon, and serve.
Serve with crusty artisan bread for dipping
Finish with a drizzle of high-quality extra virgin olive oil
Pair with a simple arugula salad dressed in lemon vinaigrette
Arrange on a platter for easy sharing at your next gathering
Milder flavor but very good
A workable substitute for the mild heat
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Shop olive oil for this recipeRoll the dough as thin as possible—you should almost see through it.
Spread the meat mixture very thin to prevent soggy centers.
Best eaten immediately. Stack with parchment and refrigerate for 1 day.
Reheat in a 450°F oven for 2-3 minutes until crispy again.
Per serving (35mg) · 6 servings
A moderate-calorie serving · based on a 2,000 cal daily diet
Nutritional values are approximate and may vary based on specific ingredients and preparation methods.
Sarah Chen is a professional recipe developer and food editor with over a decade of experience in test kitchens and food media. She trained at the Culinary Institute of America before spending six years developing and testing recipes for national food publications, where she honed her ability to translate restaurant techniques into approachable home cooking. At RecipePool, Sarah leads recipe development, ensuring every dish is tested at least three times for clarity, accuracy, and genuine deliciousness. When she is not in the kitchen, she is browsing farmers markets and collecting vintage cookbooks.
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