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Egg Bread

Cultural Context

Originating from the Middle East, Egg Bread, often known as Shakshuka or Menemen, is a beloved dish that combines poached eggs with a spicy tomato and vegetable sauce. Traditionally served for breakfast or brunch, it symbolizes communal sharing and hospitality, often enjoyed with crusty bread. Today, variations abound globally, with different spices and ingredients reflecting local tastes, making it a versatile dish cherished around the world.

Middle EasternILmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 and 13 cups water
2 tbsp butter
2 tsp raw sugar
1 tsp instant yeast
4 and 1/2 cups bread flour
1 and 1/2 tsp pink Himalayan salt
1 egg
1 egg yolk

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Cottage cheese is lower in fat and calories while still providing creaminess.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil offers a healthier fat profile, while canola oil is often less expensive.

fresh parsley

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Spinach adds nutrients and can be less expensive than fresh herbs.

bell peppers

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: carrots

Zucchini is lower in calories, while carrots are often cheaper.

1

Warm the water and melt the butter together.

2

Add 2 teaspoons of raw sugar to the warm water and melted butter mixture.

3

Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of instant yeast on top of the mixture and let it proof for a few minutes.

4

Add 4 and 1/2 cups of bread flour to the mixture, mixing halfway before adding 1 and 1/2 teaspoons of pink Himalayan salt.

5

Crack 1 egg and add 1 egg yolk into the mixture, then mix until combined.

6

Knead the dough until it forms a nice ball and place it in an oiled bowl to rise for a couple of hours until doubled in size.

7

Shape the risen dough and place it into a greased loaf pan.

8

Cover the loaf pan with plastic wrap and let it rise again while the oven preheats to 350°F.

9

Bake the bread for 30 minutes, then brush with butter after removing from the oven.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingbaking

Equipment Needed

bowlDutch dough whiskloaf panovenplastic wrap

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

dairygluten

Also Known As

ShakshukaMenemen

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