Turkish Lahmacun Flatbread Dough

A thin Turkish-style flatbread dough for lahmacun, open kebabs and crisp loaded breads. Light, flexible and perfect for spiced lamb, beef, vegetables or yoghurt sauces.

Turkish Lahmacun Flatbread Dough

Turkish Lahmacun Flatbread Dough

🔥 Medium Prep 30 mins | Cook 16 mins 🍽 Serves 8

Ingredients

  • 500g plain flour or strong white bread flour
  • 7g fast-action dried yeast
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 1 tsp caster sugar
  • 300ml lukewarm water
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Extra flour, for rolling

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 260
  • Protein: 7g
  • Fat: 5g
  • Carbs: 46g

Method

  1. Mix the flour, yeast, salt and sugar in a large bowl.
  2. Add the lukewarm water and olive oil.
  3. Bring together into a soft dough.
  4. Knead for 8 to 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  5. Cover and leave to rise for 1 hour.
  6. Divide into 8 small balls.
  7. Roll each ball very thinly.
  8. Bake on a hot tray or pizza stone at 240°C for 2 to 4 minutes, depending on whether you want soft or crisp flatbreads.

Notes

Roll this dough thinner than naan. It is ideal for open Turkish-style kebabs where the topping or filling does most of the work.