Description
Shakshouka Focaccia combines chewy, olive oil–rich focaccia bread with a vibrant, spiced tomato-and-egg shakshouka topping, baked together for a rustic and flavorful brunch or dinner centerpiece.
Ingredients
- For the focaccia dough:
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1 1/4 cups warm water (110°F)
- 1/4 cup olive oil, plus extra for drizzling
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- For the shakshouka topping:
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/4–1/2 tsp chili flakes or cayenne (optional)
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- 4–6 eggs
- Fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Make the dough: In a bowl, mix warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy.
- Stir in flour, salt, and olive oil until a sticky dough forms. Knead briefly until smooth.
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise 1–1½ hours until doubled.
- Make the shakshouka sauce: In a skillet over medium heat, warm olive oil. Sauté onion and bell pepper until soft, ~5 minutes. Add garlic, paprika, cumin, chili flakes, salt, and pepper. Stir 30 seconds.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, simmer ~10–15 minutes until thickened. Adjust seasoning.
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Press dough into a well-oiled sheet pan or cast iron skillet. Let rest 20 minutes, dimpling with your fingers.
- Spoon shakshouka sauce over dough, leaving a small edge. Make shallow wells in sauce.
- Crack eggs into each well, spacing them evenly.
- Bake 18–22 minutes until crust is golden, egg whites set, yolks still slightly runny.
- Remove from oven, garnish with fresh parsley or cilantro. Serve warm.
Notes
- Fold in crumbled feta or goat cheese before baking for a tangy layer.
- Add a spoonful of harissa to the sauce for more spice.
- Use store-bought focaccia dough to skip homemade prep.
- Mix sautéed spinach or mushrooms into the sauce for added veggies.
- Adjust chili to taste—mild or spicy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wedge
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 570mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 155mg
