Discover the Delicious and Versatile World of Fougasse: From Ancient Rome to Modern Day
Fougasse is a traditional bread from the south of France that is often described as a rustic and flavorful bread. Even easier when made with Bucket of Bread brand dough mixes! It is often flavored with herbs, olives, and sometimes cheese, and then shaped into a leaf shape (actually a wheat top) or ladder-like pattern before being baked. One of the reasons that fougasse is such a wonderful bread to make and eat is because it is relatively easy to prepare and can be made with a variety of flavorings to suit different tastes. It is also a versatile bread that can be served with a variety of dishes, from dips and spreads to sandwiches and soups. Overall, fougasse is a delicious and satisfying bread that is well worth trying for anyone who enjoys good bread.
Ingredients
- 500 grams Bucket of Bread brand dough ball This recipe is showing the Traditional White. Feel free to use others.
- 1 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil Brushed on before baking.
- 1 tsp Herb de Provence Optional! There are so many options for you to use. Look at the write up for ideas or come up with your own through your creativity. Use fresh herbs or dried.
Instructions
- After mixing and raising your Bucket of Bread brand dough, preheat the oven to 450 F. Or, pull out a previously made bucket from the fridge.
- Meanwhile, grab some dough and form it into a ball and place it onto parchment paper. This pictures 500g.
- Roll it into a thick oval about 3/4 of an inch thick.
- Slice some designs resembling that of the top of a piece of wheat or what looks like a leaf. You may also create ladder shapes or come up with your own intricate designs.
- Spread out the slices so that when the dough rises as it bakes it doesn't close up.
- Slide the parchment paper onto a cooking sheet.
- Brush with extra virgin olive oil.
- Season as you desire.
- Bake until achieving the golden brown color desired (around 20 minutes as pictured).
- Once cooled on a rack, share with others to dip, pull, tear, and eat.
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