Lahmacun: A Guide to Making the Best Turkish Pizza

    Lahmacun, also known as Turkish pizza, is a popular street food in Turkey that has become a  staple in many households worldwide. It's a thin and crispy dough topped with a delicious  mixture of minced meat, spices, and vegetables. If you're a fan of pizza and exotic cuisine, you'll  love lahmacun. In this post, we'll go over everything you need to know about making the perfect  lahmacun, including its ingredients, instructions, and why it's worth trying.

   What is Lahmacun?

   Lahmacun is a thin and crispy pizza-like dish that is popular in Turkey. Unlike traditional  pizza, the dough is rolled out thinly and topped with a mixture of ground meat, spices, and  vegetables. It is then baked in a hot oven until crispy and served with a sprinkle of lemon juice,  parsley, and sumac. Lahmacun is typically eaten rolled up, making it an ideal on-the-go snack or  light meal.

   Ingredients for Lahmacun:

   To make lahmacun, you'll need a few simple ingredients. For the dough, you'll need flour, salt,  sugar, yeast, warm water, and olive oil. For the topping, you'll need ground lamb or beef, onion,  garlic, tomato, tomato paste, paprika, oregano, mint, salt, pepper, lemon, parsley, and sumac.

   Instructions for Lahmacun:

   Making lahmacun is easy, even for those who are new to cooking. Here are the step-by-step instructions:

1. Making lahmacun is easy, even for those who are new to cooking. Here are the step-by-step instructions:
2. Make the dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, sugar, and yeast. Add water and oil and mix until a soft dough forms. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes, until smooth and elastic. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour.
3. Make the topping: In a large bowl, combine ground meat, onion, garlic, grated tomato, tomato paste, paprika, oregano, mint, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
4. Roll out the dough: Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces. On a floured surface, roll each piece into a thin circle, about 8 inches in diameter.
5. Add the topping: Spread a thin layer of the meat mixture over each dough circle, leaving a small border around the edges.
6. Bake the lahmacun: Place the topped dough circles on a baking sheet and bake in a preheated 450°F oven for 8-10 minutes, until the crust is golden brown.
7. Serve: Remove the lahmacun from the oven and sprinkle with lemon juice, parsley, and sumac. Serve immediately.

   Lahmacun is a delicious and unique dish that is perfect for those who are looking to try  something new. Whether you're a fan of pizza or exotic cuisine, lahmacun is sure to satisfy. So,  why not give this Turkish pizza a try today and see for yourself why it's so popular?