Lahmacun is a thin, crisp, round flatbread topped with a highly flavorful mixture of seasoned minced meat (lamb or beef), tomatoes, peppers, and herbs. It is baked briefly at high heat and is often rolled up with fresh vegetables and lemon juice before eating.

Prep Time	Cook Time	Serves
30 minutes	10 minutes	6-8 flatbreads

Part A: Ingredients

• Dough: 2 cups All-Purpose Flour, 1 tsp Instant Yeast, 1 tsp Sugar, 1/2 tsp Salt, $3/4$ cup Warm Water, 1 Tbsp Olive Oil.
• Topping: 1 lb Ground Lamb or Beef (or a mix), 1 small Onion (grated or finely puréed), 1 small Green Bell Pepper (finely minced), 1 large Tomato (grated), $1/2$ cup Chopped Parsley, 1 Tbsp Red Pepper Paste or Tomato Paste, 1 tsp Paprika, 1/2 tsp Cumin, Salt, and Pepper.

Part B: Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Dough

1. In a bowl, mix the yeast, sugar, and warm water. Let rest for 5 minutes.
2. Add the flour, salt, and olive oil. Mix and knead for 5-7 minutes until a smooth, elastic dough forms.
3. Cover the dough and let it rest in a warm place for 1 hour, until it has doubled in size.

Step 2: Prepare the Topping

1. In a bowl, combine the ground meat, grated onion, minced pepper, grated tomato, parsley, pepper paste, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix very thoroughly (the texture should be almost paste-like).

Step 3: Roll and Top

1. Preheat your oven and a baking steel/stone (if using) to the highest setting ($500^{\circ} \text{F}$ or higher).
2. Punch down the dough and divide it into 6-8 equal portions.
3. On a lightly floured surface, roll each dough portion out very thinly into a rough circle (about 8-10 inches diameter).
4. Spread a very thin, even layer of the seasoned meat mixture over the dough circle, leaving a small border around the edge.

Step 4: Bake

1. Carefully transfer one Lahmacun to the hot baking steel/stone or a baking sheet.
2. Bake for only 4–6 minutes until the edges of the bread are slightly charred and the meat is fully cooked.
3. Repeat with the remaining dough and meat.

Step 5: Serve

• Serve the Lahmacun hot, traditionally squeezed with fresh lemon juice and rolled up around fresh parsley, sliced tomatoes, and a few chili flakes.