Turkish Pizza

Discover the irresistible allure of Turkish Pizza, also known as "Lahmacun," a beloved Middle Eastern flatbread that combines crispy thin crusts with a savory, spiced lamb topping. This recipe brings together ingredients like ground lamb, tomato paste, red bell pepper, and fragrant spices such as cumin, paprika, and chili flakes, creating a perfectly balanced, flavorful topping. The tender handmade dough is baked to golden perfection, delivering a satisfying crunch with every bite. Serve these personal-size pizzas fresh out of the oven with a squeeze of lemon for a zesty finish or roll them up for a fun, portable meal. Perfect as a crowd-pleasing appetizer, light lunch, or dinner, Turkish Pizza is a delightful fusion of texture and taste that's sure to impress! Keywords: Turkish Pizza, Lahmacun recipe, spiced lamb flatbread, Middle Eastern pizza, thin crust pizza.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 400 g All-purpose flour
• 7 g Active dry yeast
• 5 g Sugar
• 250 ml Warm water
• 30 ml Olive oil
• 5 g Salt
• 250 g Ground lamb
• 30 g Tomato paste
• 1 Red bell pepper
• 1 Onion
• 2 Garlic cloves
• 20 g Parsley
• 5 g Ground cumin
• 5 g Paprika
• 3 g Chili flakes
• 4 Lemon wedges

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, yeast, sugar, and salt. Add the warm water and olive oil, then mix until a dough forms.

Step 2

Knead the dough on a floured surface for 8-10 minutes, or until smooth and elastic. Place the dough in an oiled bowl, cover with a damp towel, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.

Step 3

In the meantime, prepare the topping: finely dice the red bell pepper, onion, and garlic. Chop the parsley finely.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, mix the ground lamb, tomato paste, diced vegetables, chopped parsley, cumin, paprika, chili flakes, and a pinch of salt. Combine everything well to create a uniform topping mixture.

Step 5

Once the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into 4 equal portions. Roll each portion into a thin, round sheet about 25 cm in diameter.

Step 6

Preheat your oven to 220°C (430°F) or the highest setting. Place a baking sheet or pizza stone in the oven to heat.

Step 7

Spread a thin layer of the lamb mixture evenly over each rolled-out dough sheet, pressing it down slightly with the back of a spoon to adhere.

Step 8

Transfer the topped dough onto the preheated baking sheet or pizza stone and bake for 7-10 minutes, or until the edges are golden and crispy.

Step 9

Remove the Turkish Pizza from the oven and serve immediately with fresh lemon wedges for squeezing on top. Optionally, roll them up like wraps and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1263 grams (1263.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2624

Total Fat 84.60g	108%
Saturated Fat 25.70g	129%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.20g
Cholesterol 240mg	80%
Sodium 2996mg	130%
Total Carbohydrate 347.20g	126%
Dietary Fiber 21.90g	78%
Total Sugars 19.90g
Protein 112.40g	225%

Vitamin D 10IU	50%
Calcium 261mg	20%
Iron 31mg	174%
Potassium 2549mg	54%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 29.3%

Protein: 17.3%

Carbs: 53.4%