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Lahmacun

Name: Lahmacun
Prep time: 60 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Turkish
Ingredients: 400 g Plain flour; 240 ml Warm water; 5 g Dried yeast; 400 g Minced lamb; 1 piece Onion; 1 piece Red pepper; 1 piece Tomato; 2 tbsp Biber salçası pepper paste; 20 g Parsley; 1 tsp Pul biber flakes; To taste Lemon and herbs to serve; To taste Salt

Lahmacun is a classic Turkish main that holds a distinguished place in traditional cooking. Celebrated for its wholesome ingredients and time-honored preparation, this dish brings authentic regional character to the home kitchen.

Carefully prepared featuring Plain flour, Warm water, Dried yeast, Minced lamb, Onion, Red pepper, Tomato, Biber salçası pepper paste, Parsley, Pul biber flakes and Lemon and herbs to serve, the ingredients are simmered and seasoned to achieve a satisfying depth of flavor. The cooking process allows natural aromas to develop, ensuring each portion is both hearty and flavorful.

Serve hot alongside fresh bread, steamed grains, or a crisp seasonal salad for a well-rounded dining experience.

If you enjoy authentic Turkish cooking, be sure to also explore our recipe for İskender Kebab.

Difficulty: mediumPrep: 60 minCook: 20 minServes 6

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Ingredients

Plain flour400 g
Warm water240 ml
Dried yeast5 g
Minced lamb400 g
Onion1 piece
Red pepper1 piece
Tomato1 piece
Biber salçası pepper paste2 tbsp
Parsley20 g
Pul biber flakes1 tsp
Lemon and herbs to serveTo taste
SaltTo taste

Step-by-Step Instructions

6 steps

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Step 1

Knead a dough from the flour, water, yeast and salt for eight minutes and prove it an hour.

Step 2🥄 Mix

Blend the onion, pepper and tomato and press the purée through a sieve: the spare water is not wanted.

Step 3🥄 Mix

Mix the lamb with the vegetable purée, the pepper paste, chopped parsley, flakes and salt. It should be as thick as a pâté.

Step 4

Heat the oven with a stone at full power for forty minutes.

Step 5

Roll the balls of dough paper-thin, twenty-five centimetres across, and spread the topping thinly right to the edges.

Step 6🥧 Bake

Bake on the stone three or four minutes. The edges should colour and the middle stay soft: a lahmacun is rolled up to eat.

👨‍🍳 Chef's Culinary Notes

Cultural Heritage

Lahmacun carries a rich culinary tradition rooted in regional home cooking. Developed over generations, the recipe highlights wholesome local ingredients prepared with time-honored kitchen techniques.

Dietary Substitutions

If using instant dry yeast instead of active dry yeast, you can mix it directly into the dry ingredients without proofing first, reducing wait time by 15 minutes.

Chef Technique Tips

Always ensure liquids used to activate the yeast are comfortably lukewarm (around 38°C–42°C / 100°F–108°F); liquid that is too hot will kill the yeast, while cold liquid delays proofing. Keep the dough in a warm, draft-free spot to rise.

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