Lahmacun - Thin flatbread topped with a spicy meat mixture.

Ingredients:

• For the Dough:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon instant yeast
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup warm water
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

• For the Topping:

  • 300g ground lamb or beef
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 green bell pepper, finely diced
  • 2 tomatoes, finely diced
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
  • Lemon wedges (for serving)

Directions:

1. Prepare the Dough:

   • In a mixing bowl, combine flour, yeast, and salt. Add warm water and olive oil, and knead until the dough is smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.

2. Make the Topping:

   • In a bowl, mix together the ground lamb, onion, garlic, bell pepper, tomatoes, tomato paste, paprika, cumin, chili flakes, salt, and pepper.

3. Assemble Lahmacun:

   • Preheat your oven to 250°C (482°F) and place a pizza stone or inverted baking tray inside to heat.
   • Divide the dough into 4 equal parts. On a floured surface, roll each piece into a thin circle.
   • Spread a layer of the meat mixture thinly over the surface of each dough circle.

4. Bake:

   • Transfer the lahmacun to the preheated pizza stone or baking tray. Bake for about 5-7 minutes, or until the edges are crispy and the meat is cooked through.

5. Serve:

   • Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges on the side.