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Sfiha (Lebanese Meat Pies)

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Main Courses Appetizers
Sfiha is the Levant's answer to pizza, though it dates back much further. These open-faced meat pies are symbols of communal dining: thin, crispy dough topped with spiced, lemony ground meat. Uniquely, the raw meat topping cooks *on* the dough, releasing savory juices that are instantly absorbed by the crust, making every bite incredibly flavorful.
🕒 Prep Time 1 hr
🍳 Cook Time 20 mins
⌛ Total Time 1 hr 20 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 420 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Middle Eastern

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • Rolling pin

Allergen Information

⚠️ Wheat
⚠️ Tree Nuts (Pine nuts)

Instructions

1 ✓

Make dough with flour, yeast, water, salt, oil. Let rise 1 hour.

Tip: Gluten development ensures a thin, crispy crust.
2 ✓

Mix RAW meat with grated onion, tomato, lemon, and spices.

Tip: The acid 'cooks' the meat slightly and adds brightness.
3 ✓

Squeeze excess liquid from the meat mixture.

Tip: Too much liquid makes for a soggy bottom.
4 ✓

Divide dough, roll into circles. Spread meat on top, pinch corners to make boat shapes.

Tip: Press meat down so it adheres.
5 ✓

Bake at 425°F (220°C) for 12-15 minutes.

Tip: High heat cooks dough and thin meat layer simultaneously.

Recipe FAQ

Why no cheese?
Sfiha isn't pizza. The flavor profile is about the lamb and lemon; cheese would be too heavy and mask the freshness.

Ingredients

  • 3.5 cups bread flour
  • 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast
  • 1 1/4 cups warm water
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 10 oz ground lamb (or beef)
  • 1 small onion (grated)
  • 2 small tomatoes (finely diced)
  • 2 tbsp pine nuts (optional)
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp seven spice blend (or cinnamon/allspice mix)