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Spiced Lamb Sfiha
Little open-topped Lebanese flatbreads with a juicy, tangy spiced lamb topping baked hot until the dough is golden and the meat is caramelised at the edges. Great warm with a squeeze of lemon.
Serves 4Prep 30 minCook 18 minLamb
Containsgluten · nuts
Protein 19%Carbs 42%Fat 39%
About 602 kcal a serve — 29 g protein, 63 g carbs, 26 g fat. Each segment is that macro's share of the calories, within about 10%.
Ingredients
Serves 4
Method
Make the dough
doughCombine the flour, yeast, sugar and salt in a large bowl. Pour in the warm water and olive oil, then mix and bring together into a shaggy dough.
In the bowlDough →
Knead and prove
proveTurn out onto a lightly floured bench and knead for 8 minutes until smooth and elastic. Return to the bowl, cover and leave in a warm spot for about 1 hour, until doubled.
1 hour
Mix the topping
toppingIn a bowl, combine the lamb mince, diced onion, tomato, tomato paste, pomegranate molasses, allspice, cinnamon, cumin, chilli flakes and salt. Mix well with your hands until evenly combined. Keep it fairly wet so it stays juicy.
In the bowlTopping →
Shape the bases
shapePreheat oven to 220°C. Knock back the dough and divide into 12 balls. Roll or press each into a flat round about 10 cm across on lined baking trays.
220°C
Top and bake
bakeSpread a heaped tablespoon of the lamb mixture over each round, leaving a thin border. Scatter with pine nuts. Bake for 15-18 minutes until the dough is golden and the meat is cooked and caramelised at the edges.
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15-18 min
Serve
serveServe warm with lemon wedges for squeezing over.
On the plateServe →
Cook's noteDeseeding the tomato keeps the topping from going soggy. A drizzle of extra pomegranate molasses at the table is lovely.
Estimated per serve
602 kcal · 29 g protein · 63 g carbs · 26 g fatestimates, within ~10%
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