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How to Make Lahmacun - Turkish Pizza at Home (Antep Style, Simple & Delicious)

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Lahmacun

Cultural Context

Lahmacun, often referred to as 'Turkish pizza', has its roots in the Middle East and is a beloved street food in Turkey. Traditionally enjoyed as a quick meal, it embodies the culinary fusion of flavors from various cultures, with its spiced meat topping on a thin crust. Today, lahmacun is popular not only in Turkey but also in many countries with Turkish communities, often served with fresh vegetables and herbs, making it a versatile dish for any occasion.

TurkishTRmain
90 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 cup red bell pepper, diced
2 Roma tomatoes, diced
1/2 cup fresh chopped parsley
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon Himalayan salt
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 lb ground beef
1 packet (2 1/4 teaspoons) yeast
1 cup warm water
1 teaspoon salt
3 cups flour

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

ground lamb

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground beef is often more affordable.

pomegranate molasses

🥗Healthier: balsamic vinegar

💰Cheaper: honey

Balsamic vinegar offers acidity, while honey provides sweetness.

1

Start by blending the toppings together in a food processor.

2

Add red bell pepper, Roma tomatoes, fresh chopped parsley, tomato paste, red pepper flakes, dried oregano, and Himalayan salt into the food processor.

3

Blend everything together into a smooth mixture.

4

Add about a tablespoon of olive oil while blending.

5

Incorporate ground beef into the blended vegetable mixture using a fork and spatula until well combined.

6

Prepare the dough by combining yeast, warm water, salt, and flour, kneading for about 10 minutes, then let it rise.

7

Flour the workspace and roll out the dough using a rolling pin until it's thin.

8

Stretch the rolled-out dough a little with fingers and transfer it to a baking sheet.

9

Spread the topping evenly over the dough, covering it well to the edges.

10

Bake in the oven for about 10 to 15 minutes until the crust is crispy and the topping is cooked through.

11

Remove from the oven and gently take it off the baking sheet.

Cooking Techniques

mixingkneadingbakinggrilling

Equipment Needed

mixing bowlrolling pinbaking sheetoven or grill

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

glutenlamb

Also Known As

Turkish PizzaArmenian Pizza

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