Laham Ajeen (Flat Lamb Pies) Recipe

Name: Laham Ajeen (Flat Lamb Pies)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Yeast dough; 5 -6 cups plain flour; 1 envelope active dry yeast; 2 cups water; 2 teaspoons sugar; 2 teaspoons salt; 2 tablespoons oil; Lamb topping; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons oil; 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 500 g finely ground lamb; 1 1/2 cups tomatoes, chopped and peeled; 1 1/2 cups zucchini, grated; 2 tablespoons chopped parsley; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 small chili, seeded and finely chopped; salt; fresh ground black pepper

Servings: persons

Yeast dough
5 -6 cups plain flour
1 envelope active dry yeast
2 cups water
2 teaspoons sugar
2 teaspoons salt
2 tablespoons oil
Lamb topping
1 large onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons oil
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
500 g finely ground lamb
1 1/2 cups tomatoes, chopped and peeled
1 1/2 cups zucchini, grated
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 small chili, seeded and finely chopped
salt
fresh ground black pepper

1
Sift flour into a large mixing bowl and warm in a low oven.
2
Dissolve yeast in 1/4 cup warm water, and stir in the remaining water and sugar and salt.
3
Remove about 2 cups flour from bowl and keep aside.
4
Make a well and pour the yeast mixture into the center and blend in a little of the flour to thicken the liquid.
5
Cover with a cloth and leave until frothy.
6
Stir in the rest of the flour in a bowl to make a soft dough, adding oil gradually.
7
Beat by hand for 10 minutes.
8
Turn onto a flour dusted board and knead until smooth and elastic, using just enough flour from the reserved flour to stop the dough sticking.
9
Shape into a ball.
10
Oil bowl, put dough in and turn over to oil top.
11
Cover the top of the bowl with plastic wrap and leave in a warm spot until doubled in bulk- about 1 hour.
12
Meanwhile make the topping.
13
Gently fry the onion inoil until transparent, add garlic and increase heat.
14
Add lamb and stir over high heat until juices evaporate and meat starts to brown.
15
Add the remaining topping ingredients, cover and simmer over gentle heat for 30 minutes, removing the lid towards the end of coking so that the excess moisture can evaporate.
16
The mixture should be thick.
17
Allow to cool.
18
Punch down the dough and turn onto a floured board.
19
Knead for a couple of minutes and then divide into 24 equal portions shaping each into a ball.
20
Roll out each ball to a 12 cm round and place on greased baking sheets.
21
spread a generous tablespoon of topping on each and bake at 220 deg C/425F for 12-15 minutes until cooked.
22
Serve hot or cold.

1012

kcal

Calories

Fat

107

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Yeast dough, 5 -6 cups plain flour, 1 envelope active dry yeast, 2 cups water, and more.

Yes, Laham Ajeen (Flat Lamb Pies) falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Laham Ajeen (Flat Lamb Pies)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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