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Lebanese Meat Pizza (Lahembajin)

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Prep Time 1 hr
Cook Time 15 mins
Servings 9

Ingredients
  

Dough Ingredients

  • 500 grams white all-purpose flour or unbleached plain flour
  • 280 grams warm water
  • 2 teaspoons dry instant yeast
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Meat Topping Ingredients

  • 250 grams lamb mince
  • 250 grams beef mince
  • 1 brown onion, finely chopped
  • 1/2 large red capsicum, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 500 grams passatta
  • 100 grams tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon chilli powder
  • 1/2 cup parsley, finely chopped
  • 1.5 teaspoons thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano or dried mint

Instructions
 

Dough Instructions

  • In a small bowl, mix together yeast with 1 cup warm water and allow to proove for 5 minutes until it becomes frothy.
  • In a large bowl, mix flour, salt, oil and remaining warm water plus the yeast preparation. Mix together with your hands and knead until a smooth, soft dough forms, adding more water or flour if needed. Form it into a ball and place into a bowl. Cover with a clean towel and place in a warm location until dough rises to double the size (can take 1-2hrs).
  • Once the dough is ready, on a lightly floured surface, form the dough into golf ball size balls (approxiately 9 in total) Roll out balls thinly into circles (mine are never perfect!) should be around 19 cm in diameter. Place on baking tray.

Thermomix Dough Instructions

  • Place water and yeast in the mixing bowl and heat 1min/37/speed 1.
  • Add all remaining ingredients and mix 6 sec/speed 6 then knead for one and a half minutes.
  • Form a ball out of the dough and transfer it to a bowl. Cover with a tea towel and allow to prove for 1-2 hours in a warm place if possible.
  • Once the dough is ready, on a lightly floured surface, form the dough into golf ball size balls (approximately 9 in total) Roll out balls thinly into circles (mine are never perfect!) should be around 19 cm in diameter. Place on baking tray.

Meat Topping Instructions

  • Line 2 baking trays with baking paper and preheat oven to 220 degrees celcisus.
  • In a medium bowl mix the meat toppings together and pop into the fridge until the dough is ready.
  • Place 1.5-2 tablespoons meat mixture on top of the dough circles and spread it evenly across the whole surface.
  • Bake for 10-15minutes or until meat is cooked and dough is slightly golden.