Lahmacun – 40-Minute Recipe
Lahmacun is a thin, crispy Turkish pizza topped with a savory mixture of ground lamb or beef and aromatic spices. The simple dough of flour, yeast, and warm water yields a light crust that crisps perfectly in a hot oven, making it ideal for a quick family dinner or casual gathering.
Recipe by Anna Sofía· Structured by ReelsMeals
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Dough
- 8 4/5 oz all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp instant yeast
- 5/8 cup warm water
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Topping
- 8 4/5 oz ground lamb or beef
- salt, to taste
Instructions
- 1In a large bowl combine the all‑purpose flour, 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp sugar, and 1 tsp instant yeast.
- 2Add 150 ml warm water and 2 tbsp olive oil (optional) and stir until a shaggy dough forms.
- 3Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for 5–7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 4Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for 45–60 minutes, or until doubled in size.
- 5While the dough rises, heat a skillet over medium heat and add the ground lamb or beef, breaking it up with a spoon.
- 6Cook the meat for 5–7 minutes until browned, then season with salt (and optional spices) and set aside.
- 7Preheat the oven with a pizza stone or baking sheet to 428°F (425°F) for at least 15 minutes.
- 8Punch down the risen dough and divide it into 4 equal portions, shaping each into a smooth ball.
- 9On a lightly floured surface roll each ball into a thin circle about 25 cm (10 in) in diameter.
- 10Transfer each rolled dough onto parchment paper or the preheated baking sheet.
- 11Spread a thin, even layer of the cooked meat mixture over each dough circle, leaving a small border around the edges.
- 12Bake the lahmacun for 6–8 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the edges are crisp.
- 13Remove from the oven and let the flatbreads cool on a wire rack for 2 minutes before serving.
- 14Serve warm, optionally topped with fresh herbs, lemon wedges, or a simple salad.
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Dough Rise Timing
Allow the dough to rise 45–60 minutes until doubled before shaping.
Preheat Oven Early
Heat the oven with a pizza stone or baking sheet for at least 15 minutes before baking.
Cool Briefly on Rack
After baking, let the flatbreads rest on a wire rack for 2 minutes before serving.
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Frequently asked questions
- How long does it take to make Lahmacun?
- About 40 minutes in total: 30 minutes of prep and 10 minutes of cooking.
- How many servings does this Lahmacun recipe make?
- This recipe makes 4 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.
- Where does this Lahmacun recipe come from?
- It was shared by Anna Sofía on facebook.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.