Lahmacun
A thin, crisp flatbread crowned with a spiced minced meat and herb topping that blister-bakes into fragrant, savory pockets. Fast to assemble and blisteringly rewarding when baked at high heat, it’s brightened with lemon and fresh parsley for a lively finish.
3 cup all-purpose flour
2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast
1 cup warm water
1 tsp salt
1 tsp sugar
2 tbsp olive oil
1 lb ground lamb
1 onion, finely chopped
2 clove garlic, minced
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 red bell pepper, finely chopped
½ bunch parsley, finely chopped
1 tbsp paprika
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp red pepper flakes
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp salt
1 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp olive oil
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)
Nutritional information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.
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