Homemade Lahmacun Turkish Pizza
Discover how to make authentic homemade Turkish pizza (lahmacun) with a thin crispy base and a flavorful meat topping. This easy recipe brings the taste of Turkey to your kitchen and makes a delicious meal for family or guests.
Ingredients
- 5 Cups all purpos flour
- 1 Tbsp yeast
- ½ Tbsp salt
- 1 tsp sugar
- 4 Tbsp yogurt
- 3 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 Cup warm water
For meat topping:
- 250 g Minced meat
- 2 grated medium tomatoes
- 1 grated sweet pepper i mixed green with red sweet pepper
- 1 Finely chopped parsley
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 Tsp salt
- 1 Tbsp tomato paste
- 1 Tsp paprika
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 Tsp Salt or to taste
Instructions
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, place all the dough ingredients. I prefer to add the water gradually so the dough doesn’t become too sticky.
- Knead the dough until it turns smooth and elastic. Cover the bowl with a clean towel and let it rest for about 1 hour, or until it doubles in size.
- Meanwhile, prepare the filling. In a food processor, grate the onion, sweet pepper, and tomatoes. Finely chop the parsley as well.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground meat with the grated vegetables, parsley, tomato paste, and spices. Mix everything thoroughly with your hands until well combined.
- Once the dough has risen, take a small ball of dough, sprinkle some flour on your work surface, and roll it out thin with a rolling pin.
- Spread about 2 tablespoons of the meat mixture over the dough, smoothing it out evenly with the back of a spoon.
- Heat a large pan and cook the pizza for about 5 minutes with the lid on. This step helps the base cook through.
- Transfer the pizza to a hot oven and bake for 2 more minutes until the edges turn golden. This extra step adds a deeper flavor, though some people skip it—I never do!
- Serve hot with fresh parsley, lemon wedges, or a crisp salad on the side.
- Enjoy your homemade Turkish pizza!