Description
Indulge in the delightful fusion of Middle Eastern and Mediterranean flavors with this Shakshouka Focaccia recipe. A savory bread topped with a rich shakshouka sauce, eggs, and feta cheese, this dish is perfect for a flavorful brunch or any meal of the day.
Ingredients
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Dough:
- 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet active dry yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons)
- 1 1/4 cups warm water (110°F)
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup olive oil (plus more for drizzling)
Shakshouka Topping:
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
- 4–5 large eggs
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- Fresh parsley or cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: Mix warm water, sugar, and yeast. Combine flour and salt, then add the yeast mixture and olive oil. Knead, let rise.
- Make the Shakshouka Topping: Sauté pepper, onion, garlic. Add tomatoes, spices. Simmer and cool.
- Assemble and Bake: Flatten dough in pan, spread sauce, make wells, add eggs and feta. Bake until golden.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle with herbs before serving.
Notes
- For runny yolks, bake closer to 15 minutes.
- You can add olives or chili peppers for extra flavor.
- This dish is perfect for brunch and can be served warm or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern, Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 125 mg
