Easy Lahmacun Turkish Pizza Recipe
If you love thin and flavorful flatbreads, this Easy Lahmacun Turkish Pizza Recipe is perfect for you. It is crispy, light and packed with bold taste.
Ingredients
For Dough
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon yeast
- 3/4 cup warm water
For Topping
- 1/2 pound ground beef or lamb
- 1 small onion chopped
- 1 tomato chopped
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1/4 cup parsley chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Prepare Dough
- Mix flour, salt, sugar and yeast. Add warm water and knead until soft dough forms.
Let Dough Rise
- Cover and let it rest for 30 minutes until slightly risen.
Prepare Topping
- Mix ground meat, onion, tomato, garlic, parsley, tomato paste and spices until combined.
Divide Dough
- Divide dough into small balls. Roll each into thin circles like flatbread.
Spread Topping
- Spread a thin layer of meat mixture over each dough circle evenly.
Preheat Oven
- Preheat oven to 450°F or highest setting for best results.
Bake Lahmacun
- Place on baking tray and bake for 7–10 minutes until edges are crispy.
Remove from Oven
- Take out and let cool slightly before serving.
Garnish
- Add fresh parsley or lemon juice for extra flavor.
Serve
- Serve warm and enjoy.
Notes
- Roll dough very thin for authentic texture
- Use lamb for traditional flavor
- Add chili flakes for spice
- Bake on pizza stone for crisp base
- Add bell peppers for extra taste
- Serve with yogurt sauce