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Aunt Hazel's Kitchen

Crispy Lahmacun.

A popular Turkish street food made with thin dough topped with minced meat, vegetables and herbs, baked until crispy.

Time
1 hr 30 min
Serves
6–8 pieces
Season
All Year
Difficulty
Medium

The Story

Lahmacun is a beloved Turkish street food originating from Southeastern Anatolia.

The burst of flavor on thin dough is the secret of lahmacun.

Instructions

7 Steps

  1. 3 cups flour, 1 cup water, 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp dry yeast, 1 tbsp olive oil. Knead dough and let it rest

  2. Finely chop and mix all topping ingredients

  3. Roll dough into thin circles

  4. Spread topping evenly over dough

  5. Bake at 250°C (480°F)

  6. Remove when edges are crispy

  7. Serve with lemon and parsley

Hazel's Note

The thinner the dough, the crispier the lahmacun becomes.

Main Dishes · All Year · Medium · lahmacun · sokak lezzeti · türk mutfağı · kıymalı pide

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