Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (390°F).
- Pierce the 2 eggplants with a fork and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Roast for about 30-40 minutes, turning occasionally, until the skin is wrinkled and the inside is soft.
- Once the eggplants are roasted, let them cool slightly, then peel off the skin and finely chop the flesh.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the chopped eggplant and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cook the mixture for about 5-7 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
- Remove from heat and stir in the chopped parsley. Set aside to cool while you prepare the dough.
- In a large bowl, whisk the 3 eggs until well combined.
- Add the 125 ml yogurt, 20 ml olive oil, and salt and pepper to taste. Mix until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, combine the 250 grams flour and 10 grams instant yeast. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with the 150 ml water, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Knead the dough for about 5 minutes on a floured surface until smooth and elastic. If the dough is too sticky, add a little more flour as needed.
- Cover the dough with a clean kitchen towel and let it rise in a warm place for 45 minutes or until doubled in size.
- Once the dough has risen, preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Punch down the dough and divide it into 2 equal portions.
- Roll out each portion into a rectangle, about 1/2 cm thick.
- Spread the eggplant filling evenly over one half of the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Fold the other half of the dough over the filling, pressing the edges together to seal the stuffing inside.
- Transfer the stuffed dough to a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Brush the top of the bread with a little olive oil and sprinkle with extra salt and pepper if desired.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
- Let the bread cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
