LEBANESE-SPICED LAMB FLATBREAD
LEBANESE-SPICED LAMB FLATBREAD
LEBANESE-SPICED LAMB FLATBREAD

Ingredients
  • 400g/14oz type ‘00’ flour
  • plus extra for dusting
  • 100g/3½oz semolina flour
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1½ tsp caster sugar
  • 7g sachet fast-action yeast
  • 325ml/11fl oz warm water
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 shallot
  • finely chopped
  • 1 garlic clove
  • finely chopped
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tbsp ground baharat spice mix
  • 500g/1lb 2oz lamb mince
  • 75g/2½oz sultanas
  • 300ml/10½fl oz chicken stock
  • 250ml/9fl oz plain yoghurt
  • 2 green chillies
  • finely chopped
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 4 fresh mint sprigs
  • leaves only
  • 16 coriander sprigs
  • leaves only
Directions
  • For the dough
  • the day before you want to eat the flatbreads
  • mix the flours
  • salt and sugar in a large bowl.
  • In a jug
  • mix the yeast to a paste with a little of the water
  • then stir in the remaining water until the yeast has completely dissolved.
  • Make a well in the centre of the flour mixture and pour in the yeasted water
  • gradually bringing more and more of the flour into the wet mixture
  • until all of the flour has been incorporated and the mixture has come together as a soft dough.
  • Turn out the dough onto a lightly floured work surface and knead well until smooth and elastic.
  • Divide the dough into four equally sized pieces and roll each into a ball. Place the dough balls onto a lightly greased baking tray
  • cover with a loose sheet of cling film or a clean tea towel
  • and leave to prove in the fridge for 24 hours.
  • When the dough has proved (doubled in size)
  • make the topping.
  • For the topping
  • heat the oil in a frying pan over a medium heat. Add the shallot
  • garlic and spices and fry for 1-2 minutes
  • or until softened.
  • Add the lamb mince and increase the heat to high. Fry for 4-5 minutes
  • breaking up the mince with a spoon and stirring frequently
  • until browned all over.
  • Add the sultanas and chicken stock to the pan and bring the mixture to the boil
  • then reduce the heat until the mixture is simmering and simmer for 18-20 minutes
  • or until the lamb is tender and the liquid has almost all evaporated. Season
  • to taste
  • with salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • then remove the pan from the heat and set aside to cool completely.
  • Preheat the oven to its highest setting. Place a heavy baking tray or pizza stone in the oven and allow to heat up.
  • Roll each piece of dough out onto a lightly floured work surface into an oval roughly 20x15cm/8x6in
  • and about 0.5cm/¼in thick.
  • Spread the lamb mixture onto the dough bases
  • then top with dollops of the yoghurt. Sprinkle over the chopped chillies and season
  • to taste
  • with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  • Transfer the flatbreads
  • in batches if necessary
  • to the baking tray or pizza stone and cook for 5-10 minutes
  • or until the bases are golden-brown and crisp. Remove from the ove and sprinkle over the herbs. Serve immediately.