Honey Free Classic Fougasse

Total time2 hr 15 min

Prep time25 min

Cook time20 min

4.5

(20)

Few breads are as visually stunning or as satisfying to tear apart as this Provençal flatbread, with its signature leaf-shaped slashes and crisp, golden crust. The dough comes together with just flour, yeast, sugar, olive oil, salt, and water — a short, honest ingredient list that naturally contains no honey or other sweeteners beyond the small amount of granulated sugar used to activate the yeast. That simplicity is exactly what makes it work so well: nothing hidden, nothing unnecessary. A generous brush of extra-virgin olive oil before baking gives the crust a rich, savory depth, while flaky sea salt and optional fresh rosemary add a fragrant, herby finish that smells incredible as it comes out of the oven. The technique of cutting and pulling open those dramatic slashes isn't just for looks — it creates more crust surface area, which means more crunch in every bite. This is the kind of bread that disappears fast at a dinner table, whether you're serving it alongside soup, a cheese board, or just a good dipping oil.

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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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