Ftira, Maltese bread with tomato and tuna
A ring of chewy Maltese bread stuffed with tuna, tomatoes, olives, capers and a drizzle of olive oil.
- Time2 hrs 15
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £0.91 a head
- Oven230°C (210°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Mix the flour, semolina, yeast and salt. Add the oil and water and knead for 10 minutes into a soft dough.
- 2
Cover and leave for 1 hour until doubled.
60 min - 3
Shape into 4 balls, then flatten and stretch each into a ring about 18 cm across with a hole in the middle, like a flat bagel.
- 4
Place on lined baking trays, cover and rest for 30 minutes.
30 min - 5
Heat the oven to 230°C (210°C fan). Bake for 18 minutes until golden and crisp on the outside.
18 min - 6
Cool for 5 minutes, then split each ring in half. Spread the base with tomato paste.
- 7
Fill with sliced tomato, tuna, olives and capers. Drizzle with olive oil and press the lid on.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.