Menemen is a classic Turkish breakfast dish of softly set eggs cooked in a base of tomatoes, green peppers and spices. Traditionally served with bread, we’ve served Freshlay Farms Golden Yolker® eggs with warm bazlama (a soft yeasted flatbread), to mirror the menemen’s soft textures, making this a deeply satisfying breakfast or brunch.
To make the flatbreads, combine the flour, yeast, sugar and salt in a bowl. Add the warm water, yoghurt and olive oil, then mix to form a soft dough
Knead the dough for 8-10 minutes on a clean surface until smooth and elastic (you can also do this in a stand mixer with a dough hook attached). It should be soft but not sticky – add a dusting of flour if needed. Cover and leave to rest in a warm place for 45 minutes, or until slightly puffed
Once rested, divide the dough into 4 equal pieces and roll each piece into a ball. Roll out on a lightly-floured surface into rounds roughly 0.5cm thick
Preheat a frying pan over a medium-high heat. Cook the flatbreads in the dry pan for 2-3 minutes on each side, until puffed up and lightly charred in places. Keep warm wrapped in a clean cloth
For the eggs, heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a wide frying pan over a medium heat. Add the onion and cook gently for 6-8 minutes until softened but not coloured
Add the green peppers and cook for a further 5-6 minutes until tender and slightly softened – the peppers should lose their raw bite but still hold some structure
Stir in the tomatoes and tomato purée, then cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally until the mixture thickens and the oil begins to separate from the sauce
Add the pul biber, dried herbs and a pinch of salt and black pepper, then taste and adjust seasoning
Reduce the heat to low. Crack the eggs directly into the pan and gently stir through the tomato mixture, folding slowly so the eggs form soft curds rather than fully scrambling. Keep the heat low and continue to stir gently until the eggs are just set but are still glossy and soft
Remove from the heat while the eggs are still slightly underdone, as they will continue to cook in the residual heat
Finish the eggs with the feta, parsley, a pinch of pul biber and a drizzle of olive oil. Serve with the lemon wedges directly from the pan with the warm flatbreads, or serve up individual plates


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