Description
Shakshouka Focaccia is a creative fusion dish that combines the fluffy, olive oil-rich texture of focaccia bread with the bold, spiced tomato and egg flavors of traditional North African shakshouka. It’s perfect for brunch or a flavorful appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
- 1 1/2 cups warm water
- 1 tsp sugar
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup olive oil (plus more for drizzling)
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary (optional)
- 1 tbsp olive oil (for the shakshouka sauce)
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp chili flakes (optional)
- 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 3–4 eggs
- Fresh parsley or cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
- Add flour, salt, and 1/4 cup olive oil. Mix until a sticky dough forms, then knead for 5–7 minutes until smooth.
- Place dough in an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise for 1–1.5 hours until doubled in size.
- While dough rises, make shakshouka sauce: heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a pan, sauté onion and bell pepper until soft. Add garlic, cumin, paprika, and chili flakes. Cook for 1 minute.
- Add crushed tomatoes, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10–15 minutes until slightly thickened. Set aside to cool.
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease a baking tray or cast iron pan with olive oil.
- Stretch dough into the pan. Let rest 15 minutes, then dimple with fingers and drizzle with olive oil. Optionally sprinkle with rosemary.
- Spoon shakshouka sauce over the top, leaving spaces for the eggs. Carefully crack eggs into the gaps.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes until focaccia is golden and eggs are set to your preference.
- Garnish with chopped parsley or cilantro. Serve warm.
Notes
- You can par-bake the focaccia without eggs and add them halfway for runnier yolks.
- Add feta or goat cheese for extra flavor.
- Great as a brunch centerpiece or shareable starter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/6 of focaccia)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: shakshouka focaccia, focaccia with eggs, tomato egg bread, Middle Eastern brunch, fusion baking