Lahmacun
Thin crisp flatbreads topped with spiced lamb, herbs, and a bright squeeze of lemon.
Ingredients
- 180 g Flour
- 1 tsp Instant Yeast
- 2 tsp Kosher Salt
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- 200 g Ground Lamb
- 1 pcs Onion
- 2 pcs Garlic
- 10 g Parsley
- 1 pcs Tomato
- 1 tbsp Tomato Paste
- 1 tbsp Red Pepper Paste
- 1 tsp Aleppo Pepper
- 1 tsp Ground Cumin
- 0.5 tsp Black Pepper
- 1 pcs Lemon
Method
- Combine {flour}, {instant_yeast}, and {kosher_salt} in a bowl. Add warm water and {olive_oil}, then mix and knead until smooth and elastic. Cover and let the dough rise until doubled and airy.
- In a bowl, gently combine {ground_lamb}, {onion}, {garlic}, {parsley}, {tomato}, {tomato_paste}, {red_pepper_paste}, {aleppo_pepper}, {ground_cumin}, {black_pepper}, and a pinch of {kosher_salt}. Mix just until cohesive so the {ground_lamb} stays tender.
- Set a baking stone or inverted sheet pan in the oven and heat to very high temperature so the {flour} dough bakes fast and chars at the edges.
- Divide the risen {flour} dough and roll it very thin on a lightly floured surface. Spread the {ground_lamb} mixture in a thin even layer all the way to the edges, pressing it on so it adheres.
- Slide the topped rounds onto the hot stone or pan and bake until the crust is crisp, the edges are blistered, and the {ground_lamb} is cooked through. Rotate once for even color.
- Transfer the hot lahmacun to plates, scatter over more {parsley}, and serve at once with {lemon} for squeezing over the top to brighten the rich topping.