MSG Free Classic Fougasse

Total time2 hr 15 min

Prep time25 min

Cook time20 min

4.5

(20)

Few things beat pulling apart a warm, golden loaf straight from the oven, and this Provençal flatbread delivers exactly that kind of rustic, shareable joy. The dough comes together with just flour, yeast, olive oil, and sea salt — a clean, straightforward list that makes it easy to feel confident about every single ingredient going in. That matters when you're avoiding flavor enhancers and additives that sneak into so many packaged breads and restaurant-style loaves. Here, there's nothing hidden: just honest fermentation, a good knead, and a hot oven doing all the heavy lifting. The signature leaf-shaped cuts aren't just for looks — they create extra crispy edges and a dramatic presentation that makes this bread genuinely impressive at the table. A finish of flaky sea salt and fresh rosemary keeps the flavor bright and aromatic without relying on anything processed. Tear it warm with a drizzle of olive oil and you'll wonder why you ever bought bread at all.

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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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