Algerian Coca
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
6 servings
483 cal/serving
Instructions
1
Step 1
Dissolve the sugar in warm water, sprinkle the yeast, and let sit about 10 minutes until frothy.
SugarWarm waterActive dry yeast
2
Step 2
In a large bowl combine the flour and salt, make a well, add the yeast mixture and olive oil, and mix until a dough forms.
All-purpose flourSaltActive dry yeastWarm waterOlive oil
3
Step 3
Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
All-purpose flour
4
Step 4
Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover and let it rise in a warm place about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Olive oil
5
Step 5
Heat the olive oil over medium heat, add the sliced onions and cook until soft and translucent (about 10 minutes).
Olive oilOnions
6
Step 6
Add the garlic, paprika, cumin, salt and pepper to the onions, stir and cook 2–3 minutes.
GarlicPaprikaGround cuminSaltPepper
7
Step 7
Add the sliced tomatoes and bell pepper and cook 5–7 minutes until vegetables are soft; remove from heat and cool slightly.
TomatoesBell pepper
8
Step 8
Preheat the oven to 400°F.
9
Step 9
Deflate the risen dough, divide into two portions and roll each into a thin rectangle or oval about 1/4 inch thick.
All-purpose flour
10
Step 10
Transfer the rolled dough to baking sheets lined with parchment and spread the cooked vegetable mixture evenly over the dough.
OnionsGarlicTomatoesBell pepperPaprikaGround cuminSaltPepperOlive oil
11
Step 11
Bake in the preheated oven 20–25 minutes until edges are golden and dough is cooked through.
12
Step 12
Remove from the oven, let cool slightly, and garnish with chopped parsley and olives if desired.
ParsleyBlack olives
13
Step 13
Cut into squares or slices and serve warm.
This recipe is adapted from Wikibooks. It is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International.