Homemade Lahmacun: Traditional Turkish Meat-Topped Flatbread - Zest Plate

Ingredients

• 240ml warm water (40-46°C)
• 5g sugar
• 10g active dry yeast
• 300g all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting
• 5g salt
• 30ml olive oil, plus extra for brushing
• 450g ground lamb or beef (or a mixture)
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped or grated
• 1 green bell pepper, finely chopped
• 2 tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and finely chopped
• 60g tomato paste
• 15g fresh parsley, chopped
• 15g red pepper flakes, adjustable to taste
• 5g paprika
• 5g cumin
• 2.5g allspice
• 1.5g cinnamon
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• Lemon wedges for serving
• Fresh parsley or mint leaves