Coconut Free Classic Fougasse

Total time2 hr 15 min

Prep time25 min

Cook time20 min

4.5

(20)

This Provençal flatbread is one of those breads that looks like it came from a bakery window but is genuinely approachable to make at home. The dough comes together with just flour, yeast, olive oil, water, and salt — nothing hidden, nothing complicated, and absolutely no coconut-derived ingredients to worry about. That leaf-shaped silhouette with its dramatic slashes isn't just for show; those open cuts create extra crispy edges and a gorgeous, airy crumb that makes tearing into it deeply satisfying. A finishing brush of good olive oil and a scatter of flaky sea salt give the crust a glossy, savory bite that needs nothing else — though the optional rosemary takes it somewhere really special. It bakes up deep golden and hollow-sounding, the kind of bread that disappears fast at a dinner table. Serve it warm alongside soups, dips, or a simple charcuterie spread and watch it become a regular request.

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Ingredients

6 servings

For the dough

2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 standard packet)
1 tsp granulated sugar
¾ cup warm water (105–110°f / 40–43°c)
2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
1 tsp fine sea salt
3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for the bowl

For finishing

1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
½ tsp flaky sea salt
1 tsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped (optional)

Instructions

1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the warm water, sugar, and yeast. Stir briefly and let stand for 5–8 minutes, until the surface is foamy and the mixture smells yeasty.
2
Add the 3 tbsp olive oil and fine sea salt to the yeast mixture and stir to combine. Add the flour all at once and stir with a wooden spoon until a shaggy dough forms and no dry flour remains.

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