Lahmacun

Name: Lahmacun
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 2.5 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tsp instant yeast; 1 tsp salt; 2 tbsp olive oil; 3/4 cup warm water; 1/2 lb ground lamb; 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped; 1/2 red bell pepper, finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tbsp tomato paste; 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped; 1 tbsp pomegranate molasses

Thin and crispy flatbreads topped with a spiced ground lamb, herb, and vegetable mixture.

45 minMediumServes 4420 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2.5 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp instant yeast
1 tsp salt
2 tbsp olive oil
3/4 cup warm water
1/2 lb ground lamb
1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
1/2 red bell pepper, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp tomato paste
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1 tbsp pomegranate molasses

Instructions

1

Mix 2.5 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tsp instant yeast, 1 tsp salt, 2 tbsp olive oil, and 3/4 cup warm water in a bowl until a smooth dough forms, then cover and rest for 20 minutes.
2

Pulse 1 small finely chopped yellow onion, 1/2 finely chopped red bell pepper, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley in a food processor, then mix with 1/2 lb ground lamb, 1 tbsp tomato paste, and 1 tbsp pomegranate molasses.
3

Preheat oven with a heavy baking sheet inside to 475 degrees F.
4

Divide dough into equal portions, roll each piece paper thin, and spread meat topping evenly to the edges.
5

Bake on the preheated sheet for 7 to 9 minutes until crisp and meat reaches an internal temperature of 160 degrees F.

Questions

Can I make Lahmacun gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 2.5 cups all-purpose flour. Swap the flour for a 1-to-1 gluten-free baking blend (where it only thickens a sauce, half as much cornstarch also works). Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Lahmacun keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat uncovered in a 400 F oven (or an air fryer) for a few minutes to bring the crust back; the microwave softens it.

Can I halve or double Lahmacun?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubled, split it across two pans and rotate them halfway; one crowded pan bakes unevenly.

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