Description
A warm, flavorful fusion of Mediterranean focaccia and Middle Eastern shakshouka, this Shakshouka Focaccia combines fluffy olive-oil-rich bread with spiced tomato sauce and soft eggs baked right in. Perfect for brunch, lunch, or cozy dinners.
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour: 3 ½ cups, forms the base of the soft and chewy focaccia
- Warm water: 1 ¼ cups, activates the yeast and hydrates the dough
- Instant yeast: 2 ¼ teaspoons, helps the dough rise beautifully
- Sugar: 1 teaspoon, feeds the yeast and balances flavor
- Salt: 2 teaspoons, enhances all other flavors
- Olive oil: ¼ cup plus extra for drizzling, gives crust and rich flavor
- Tomatoes (crushed): 2 cups, base of the shakshouka sauce
- Onion: 1 small, finely chopped for aroma
- Garlic: 3 cloves, minced for depth
- Red bell pepper: 1, diced, adds sweetness and color
- Paprika: 1 teaspoon, adds warmth and smokiness
- Cumin: ½ teaspoon, gives earthy undertone
- Eggs: 4, cracked into sauce wells
- Fresh parsley: a handful, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly oil your baking pan.
- Combine Ingredients: In a bowl, mix warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it foam, then add flour, salt, and olive oil. Mix into a sticky dough.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Spread dough in the greased pan and cover. Let rise 1 hour until puffy.
- Assemble the Dish: Make the sauce by sautéing onion, garlic, and pepper in olive oil. Add tomatoes, paprika, and cumin, simmer for 10 minutes.
- Cook to Perfection: Dimple risen dough with your fingers, spoon in sauce, create small wells, and crack eggs gently into them.
- Finishing Touches: Drizzle olive oil over the top and sprinkle with salt.
- Serve and Enjoy: Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden and eggs are just set. Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- Let dough rise fully for a light texture.
- Use good olive oil for flavor and crust quality.
- Don’t overbake eggs; soft yolks are ideal.
- Sprinkle sea salt before serving for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: shakshouka focaccia, Mediterranean bread, brunch recipes, baked egg bread, savory focaccia, fusion recipes