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Authentic Lahmacun Turkish Pizza – Thin Crispy Flatbread

Shruthi
Lahmacun is a thin Turkish flatbread topped with spiced minced meat.It is crispy and flavorful.The topping includes herbs and vegetables.It is usually served with lemon and parsley.The flatbread can be rolled and eaten easily.Lahmacun is a popular street food.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Main Course, Snack
Cuisine Turkish
Calories 300 kcal

Ingredients
  

For Dough

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 tsp yeast
  • 1 cup warm water
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

For Topping

  • 300 g ground lamb or beef
  • 1 onion (finely chopped)
  • 2 tomatoes (finely chopped)
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp chili flakes
  • Black pepper
  • Fresh parsley

For Serving

  • Lemon slices
  • Onion slices
  • Parsley

Instructions
 

Prepare Dough

  • Mix flour, salt, sugar, and yeast.
    Add warm water and oil.
    Knead into smooth dough.
    Rest for 1 hour.

Prepare Topping

  • Mix ground meat and vegetables.
    Add spices.
    Mix well.

Shape Lahmacun

  • Divide dough into balls.
    Roll into thin circles.
    Spread topping thinly.

Bake

  • Preheat oven to 220°C.
    Bake 8–10 minutes.

Serve

  • Add parsley and lemon juice.
    Roll and enjoy.

Notes

  • Roll dough very thin.
  • Spread topping evenly.
  • Use fresh herbs.
  • Hot oven is important.
  • Do not overload topping.
  • Use lean meat.
  • Serve immediately.
  • Thin dough cooks faster.
Keyword Alfredo Flatbread Recipe, American street food, Lahmacun, Spiced Meat, Traditional Turkish Food, Turkish Pizza