Breads
Coca de Recapte (Savoury Flatbread with Roasted Vegetables and Sausage) (Coca de Recapte)
Ingredients
- - Bread flour — 400g (3 1/4 cups)
- - Warm water — 220ml (scant 1 cup)
- - Instant yeast — 7g (2 1/4 tsp)
- - Olive oil — 40ml (3 tbsp)
- - Salt — 7g (1 1/4 tsp)
- - Red bell peppers, roasted and sliced — 200g (1 1/2 medium)
- - Eggplant, roasted and sliced — 200g (1 medium)
- - Botifarra sausage, cooked and sliced — 150g (5 oz)
Method
- Dissolve yeast in warm water; let stand 5 minutes until foamy.
- Combine flour and salt, then mix in the yeast mixture and olive oil, kneading into a smooth dough for 8-10 minutes.
- Cover and let rise for 1 hour until doubled.
- Preheat oven to 220°C (425°F).
- Roll the dough out into a thin oval on a baking tray.
- Top with the roasted peppers, eggplant and sliced sausage.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until the edges are crisp and golden.
Introduction: A thin, oval flatbread topped with roasted peppers, eggplant and slices of local sausage, baked until crisp at the edges.
Cultural Background: Coca de Recapte shares its roots with the broader Catalan coca tradition, a savoury flatbread designed to showcase whatever roasted vegetables and cured meats are on hand.
Tips: Roll the dough thin, as coca is meant to be a crisp, cracker-like base rather than a thick, fluffy bread. Pre-roast the vegetables ahead of time to save on overall preparation time.
Variations: Add anchovies for a saltier, more traditional Catalan-style topping. Use a mix of onion and tomato instead of eggplant for a different vegetable base.
Vegetarian/Vegan: For a vegetarian version, omit the sausage; the roasted vegetable topping remains satisfying on its own.
Serving Suggestions: Serve warm or at room temperature as a starter or light lunch.
Storage: Store at room temperature for up to 1 day, or refrigerate for up to 2 days.
Reheating: Reheat briefly in a hot oven to restore crispness; avoid microwaving.
Nutrition: 280 kcal | Protein 9g | Carbs 38g | Fat 11g
FAQs:
Q: Can this be made with a store-bought dough? A: Yes, a good quality pizza dough works as a reasonable time-saving substitute. Q: Can this be served as a main course? A: Yes, paired with a simple salad, it makes a satisfying light meal rather than just a starter.
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