Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
4 unit

carta di musica bread

2 cup

hot water

2.5 cup

basic tomato sauce

hot

2 tbsp

virgin olive oil

4 unit

eggs

1 cup

freshly grated pecorino sardo

3.5 cup

unbleached flour

0.75 cup

fine semolina

1 tsp

salt

1 ounce

fresh yeast

1.75 cup

warm water

1 unit

Spanish onion

cut into 1/4-inch dice

4 clove

garlic

thinly sliced

3 ounce

virgin olive oil

4 tbsp

fresh thyme

0.5 unit

carrot

finely shredded

56 ounce

canned tomatoes

crushed

1 pinch

salt

to taste

Step 1
~2 min

Place 4 leaves of carta di musica bread on 4 large platters.

Step 2
~2 min

Pour 1/2 cup hot water over each bread leaf.

Step 3
~2 min

Let the bread soak for 3-4 minutes, until softened.

Step 4
~2 min

Prepare the tomato sauce.

Step 5
~2 min

Heat olive oil in a nonstick pan over medium heat.

Step 6
~2 min

Crack 4 eggs into the hot oil, ensuring they are separated.

Step 7
~2 min

Fry the eggs sunny side up for 1-2 minutes.

Step 8
~2 min

Spoon hot tomato sauce over the soaked bread.

Step 9
~2 min

Fold the bread to fit onto smaller plates.

Step 10
~2 min

Place a fried egg on top of each bread.

Step 11
~2 min

Sprinkle generously with grated pecorino sardo cheese.

Step 12
~2 min

Serve immediately.

Step 13
~2 min

To make the bread, stir together 1 cup flour, 1/2 cup semolina, and salt in a mixing bowl.

Step 14
~2 min

Dissolve yeast in 1 cup warm water in a measuring cup.

Step 15
~2 min

Mix the liquid yeast mixture with the flour mixture to create a doughy batter.

Step 16
~2 min

Cover the batter and let it sit overnight in a warm place.

Step 17
~2 min

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F, placing a baking tile inside.

Step 18
~2 min

Create a well with 2 cups flour and 1/4 cup semolina on a work surface.

Step 19
~2 min

Place the doughy batter in the center of the well.

Step 20
~2 min

Gradually incorporate the flour from the edges of the well, adding the remaining warm water, until a dough forms.

Step 21
~2 min

Knead the dough for 10 minutes until firm and elastic.

Step 22
~2 min

Place the dough in a bowl, cover with a towel, and let it rest for 1 hour until doubled in size.

Step 23
~2 min

Divide the dough into tennis ball-sized pieces.

Step 24
~2 min

Roll each piece into 12-14 inch circles, about 1/8 to 1/4 inch thin.

Step 25
~2 min

Place each circle on a peel and slide onto the hot oven tiles.

Step 26
~2 min

Bake for 2 minutes.

Step 27
~2 min

Open the oven and turn the bread over.

Step 28
~2 min

Cook for another 30 seconds and remove to a board.

Step 29
~2 min

The bread should puff up like a balloon.

Step 30
~2 min

Immediately cut around the edges to separate the top and bottom layers.

Step 31
~2 min

Stack the two pieces on a kitchen towel and weigh them down with a box.

Step 32
~2 min

Repeat this process until all dough is baked, separated, and stacked.

Step 33
~2 min

Place each half back into the oven, one at a time, for 15-20 seconds, until crisp.

Step 34
~2 min

Wrap in a brown paper bag for storage.

Step 35
~2 min

To make the tomato sauce, sauté onion and garlic in olive oil over medium heat until translucent (about 10 minutes).

Step 36
~2 min

Add thyme and carrot and cook for 5 minutes.

Step 37
~2 min

Add the crushed tomatoes.

Step 38
~2 min

Bring to a boil, then lower the heat to a simmer and cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 39
~2 min

Season with salt to taste.

Step 40
~2 min

Serve immediately, or set aside for future use.

Step 41
~2 min

The sauce can be refrigerated for up to one week or frozen for up to 6 months.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Use high-quality pecorino sardo for best flavor.

Make the tomato sauce ahead of time for convenience.

Soak the bread just until pliable to prevent it from becoming soggy.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

20 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Tomato sauce and bread can be made in advance.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Moderate (tomato, garlic)
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side salad.

Pairs well with a glass of red wine.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Roasted vegetables
Sausage

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Sardinia, Italy

Cultural Significance

A traditional dish reflecting the island's rustic culinary heritage.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Lunch
Brunch
Casual Dinner

Popularity Score

65/100